19th May 2009 12:00
The following replaces the merger update announcement released yesterday, 18 May 2009 at 15:00 under RNS number 4283S. A PDF file listing the stores acquired has been attached. All other details remain unchanged.
Invitation to Comment
COMPLETED acquisition by WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC OF 30 STORES FROM CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED
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: Groceries
Please see link below to list of stores acquired: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4939S_1-2009-5-19.pdf
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues
to:
Sophia Stephanou
Office of Fair Trading
Fleetbank House
2-6 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JX
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 020 7211 8916
to arrive by 2 June 2009.
Related Shares:
MRW.L