08/04/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 8 April, the European Commission authorised a proposed concentration whereby Autogrill S.p.A. (“Autogrill”, Italy) plans to acquire control of the whole of Aldeasa S.A. (“Aldeasa”, Spain) by way of purchase of shares. Autogrill provides food and beverage and retail services for travellers worldwide. Aldeasa operates travel retail shops in Spain and Portugal and outside the EU. The case was examined by simplified procedure. (O.L.)