EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 9)
BRUSSELS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The following are planned mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process:
APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS:
-- Volkswagen Financial Services AG, a Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE) unit that provides financial services mainly relating to car distribution, and Norway's MoellerGruppen AS, engaged in the sale, service, repair and leasing of VW Group vehicles, take joint control of Norwegian venture Newco BilFinans AS, a provider of financial services for vehicle leasing (approved Nov. 9)
NEW LISTINGS:
-- MDC-V Holdings Sarl, part of Abu Dhabi investment vehicle Mubadala Development Co, and Veolia Eau Compagnie Generale des Eaux S.C.A., which belongs to French water and waste management group Veolia Environnement (VIE.PA), to acquire joint control of water supply company Azaliya (notified Nov. 4/deadline Dec. 9/simplified)
EXTENSIONS AND OTHER CHANGES:
None
FIRST-STAGE REVIEWS BY DEADLINE:
NOV 12
-- French electricity firm Electricite De France SA, belonging to EDF Group (EDF.PA), acquires Belgian electricity supplier SPE SA through the acquisition of shares held by Belgium's Segebel SA, which owns a 51 percent stake in SPE (notified Sept. 23/deadline Oct. 28/on Oct. 15, deadline extended to Nov. 12 due to referral request by Belgium/commitments offered Oct. 23)
