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German Cartel Office Gives Green Light To E.ON's Thuega Sale



FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)-Germany's cartel office said Tuesday it has approved the sale of E.ON AG's (EOAN.XE) Thuega unit, as expected.

MAIN FACTS:

-The cartel office says the sale is an important contribution to creating a competitive structure in the energy sector.

-Thuega has annual sales of around EUR860 million.

-Around 90 municipal and regional utilities will have minority holdings in Thuega.

-Frankfurt Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; 49-69-29725-500


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