Autogrill launches its cash take-over bid on the outstanding 34.8% share capital of Carestel

Dubai, 06 December 2006 -  AUTOGRILL MIDDEL EAST MANAGING OFFICE LLC. (Dubai: AGL IM) obtained approval of the Commission Bancaire, Financière et des Assurances (CBFA) for the publication of the prospectus regarding the cash take-over bid on all outstanding shares, warrants and options of Carestel Group NV.