Press Release: Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of several water collection, treatment and supply companies by Lyonnaise des Eaux

The European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed purchase by Lyonnaise des Eaux ('LDE') of shares held by Veolia Eau-Compagnie Générale des Eaux ('Veolia Eau') in six subsidiaries owned jointly with Veolia Eau. The Commission found that the merger would not significantly restrict effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it.