Brussels, 19/03/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 12 March, the European Commission approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control of Capio AB, a Swedish provider of healthcare services, by the private equity funds Apax Partners Worldwide LLP ("APW") of the UK, Apax Partners SA ("APSA") of France and Nordic Capital of the Channel Islands. The Commission's decision is conditional upon the divestiture by Capio AB of most of its UK subsidiaries.
Capio is a...