Merger Update

The OFT has published the text of its decision on the completed acquisition by Glenvale Transport Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stagecoach plc, of the assets and business operating out of the Birkenhead, Chester and Wrexham depots of FirstGroup plc, which was cleared. This decision can be found on the Office of Fair Trading's website at www.oft.gov.uk.

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