24/07/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 23 July, the European Commission granted clearance to the acquisition of sole control of Akers Group (Akers) of Sweden by Altor Fund II (Altor), also of Sweden. Altor is a private equity fund company. Akers manufactures and distributes rolls used in the steel and aluminium industries. The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (O.L./trans/rh)