08/03/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 7 March, the European Commission granted clearance to the acquisition of sole control of First Optical Holding GmbH (Rodenstock) of Germany by Bridgepoint Capital Group Limited (Bridgepoint) of the UK. Bridgepoint is a private investment fund, active in the retail sale of optical products. Rodenstock develops, produces and sells ophthalmic lenses and frames. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (cd)