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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/competition

Green light to CVC's and Permira's acquisition of control over the AA

Brussels, 30/08/2004 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has authorised the joint take-over by CVC Capital Partners (Luxembourg), which is active in investment management, and the private equity fund Permira Europe III, which is controlled by Permira Holdings Limited (UK), of AA. The Commission found that this transaction will not lead to any competition problems in the three markets it examined for this transaction. The AA, which provides breakdown and roadside assistance services in...

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