05/12/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 5 December, the European Commission authorised the proposed acquisition of Télédiffusion de France by TPG Advisors IV, L.P. and TPG Advisors V, L.P. (together “TPG”) of the United States. Télédiffusion de France is active in the provision of over-the-air and wireless services to broadcasters and telecom operators, maintenance and the operation of the terrestrial infrastructures necessary. TPG is active in private equity investment in a number of diverse portfolio companies. The Commission investigation found that the propose transaction would not significantly impede competition in the common market. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (ol)