Germany's cartel office Thursday said it approved the acquisition of commercial real estate owned by Aldi Immobilien KG by insurer Allianz SE (ALV.XE) on Aug. 11.

The cartel authority disclosed neither the value nor the size of the real estate.

A spokeswoman for Allianz Thursday declined immediate comment.

An Aldi Sued spokeswoman said negotiations are still in progress.

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