EU mergers and takeovers (July 18)

BRUSSELS, July 18 (Reuters) - The following are proposed mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures under review by the European Commission, and a brief guide to the EU merger process:

APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS:

-- French spirits and wines company Pernod Ricard (PERP.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) buys Swedish peer V&S [VSG.UL] (approved July 17)

NEW LISTINGS:

-- Air France (AIRF.PA: Quote, Profile, Research) unit KLM buys Martinair Holland [MART.UL], another airline (notified July 17/deadline Aug. 25)

EXTENSIONS AND OTHER CHANGES: