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

Under the EU Merger Regulation the European Commission has approved the proposed purchase by Lyonnaise des Eaux ("LDE") of shares held by Veolia Eau-Compagnie Générale des Eaux ("Veolia Eau") in seven subsidiaries owned jointly with Veolia Eau, and in an eighth wholly owned by 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.