16/01/2013 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: AIF/Aurum. On 16 January 2013, the European Commission authorised the acquisition of UK jewellery and watch chain Aurum Holdings Ltd. by AIF VII Euro Holdings LP investment fund, ultimately controlled by US investment fund Apollo Management LP, which invests in a number of industries around the world, such as chemicals, cruises, logistics, paper, packaging and real estate. The deal was examined using the simplified merger procedure. (FG/transl.fl)