16th Jul 2008 11:00
Invitation to Comment
Completed acquisition by Cable and Wireless plc of a 29.9 per cent stake in Thus Group plc
and
Anticipated acquisition by Cable and Wireless plc of the remainder of the shares in Thus Group plc
The Office of Fair Trading is considering whether arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. Should it be found to be a relevant merger situation, the OFT will further consider whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services that warrants reference to the Competition Commission for investigation and report.
Affected sector: telecommunications
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to:
Pat Fraser
Office of Fair Trading
Fleetbank House
2-6 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JX
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 020 7211 8916
to arrive by 29 July 2008.
Related Shares:
CWC.L