18/04/2011 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: Man SE/Man France-Man Belgium. On 18 April, the European Commission granted clearance to the acquisition of sole control of MAN Camions et Bus S.A.S. (MAN France) and MAN Truck and Bus N.V/S.A. (MAN Belgium) by MAN SE (MAN), the German owner of MAN Truck and Bus AG. Currently, the two companies are held in a 50/50 joint venture with Pon Equipment and Power Systems BV. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (F.G./transl.fl)