Article: Pfizer Receives Approval From European Commission For Pending Acquisition Of Wyeth.

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European Commission Approval Includes Certain Commitments

NEW YORK -- Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved under the European Union (EU) Merger Regulation the company's pending acquisition of Wyeth. The Commission's decision includes Pfizer's commitment to divest certain animal health assets in the EU.

"We are pleased to have achieved another significant milestone for the pending acquisition with the EC's approval of the transaction," said Amy Schulman, senior vice president and general counsel of Pfizer.

In addition, Pfizer announced ...

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