01/09/2011 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: Abertis Infraestructuras/ Goldman Sachs Group/ Autopistas Metropolitanas de Puerto Rico. On Thursday 1st September, the European Commission approved the proposed concentration by which Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (United States) and Abertis Infraestructuras SA (Spain) seek to acquire joint control of Autopistas Metropolitanas de Puerto Rico, LLC (Puerto Rico) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created joint venture company. Goldman Sachs is involved in global investment banking, securities and investment management worldwide. Abertis provides mobility and telecommunications infrastructure services. And Autopistas Puerto Rico manages and operates toll road concessions in Puerto Rico. (O.L./transl.rt)