Press Release: Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of joint control of Capio AB by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP, Apax Partners SA and Nordic Capital, subject to conditions

The European Commission has 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. In light of these commitments, the Commission has concluded that the proposed transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it.