14/06/2013 (Agence Europe) - Mergers: CVC/ISTA. On 14 June, the European Commission gave the go-ahead to the acquisition of ISTA International GmbH of Germany and of its direct shareholder ista Luxemburg GmbH of Luxembourg (collectively “ista”) by CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. of Luxembourg. ISTA supplies metering and sub-metering services for gas, electricity, heating and water. CVC's activities include investment advice and investment management. The operation was examined under...