EU mergers and takeovers (Nov 6)

BRUSSELS, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The following are planned mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process:

APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS:

-- Canada's Brookfield Asset Management Inc (BAMa.TO) to acquire indirect control of Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Ltd and Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Trust, collectively forming Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, an Australian infrastructure fund (withdrawn Nov. 6)

NEW LISTINGS:

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EXTENSIONS AND OTHER CHANGES:

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FIRST-STAGE REVIEWS BY DEADLINE:

NOV 9

-- 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 (notified Oct. 2/deadline Nov. 9/simplified)