8th Nov 2006 11:00
Office of Fair Trading08 November 2006 Invitation to Comment Completed acquisition by First Milk Ltd of the retailer branded cheeseoperations of Dairy Crest Group plc The Office of Fair Trading is considering whether arrangements are in progressor in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creationof a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act2002. Should it be found to be a relevant merger situation, the OFT willfurther consider whether the creation of that situation may be expected toresult in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets inthe United Kingdom for goods or services that warrants reference to theCompetition Commission for investigation and report. Affected Sector: Cheese and Milk Please send written representations about any competition or public interestissues to: Ms H Cameron Office of Fair Trading Fleetbank House 2-6 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8JX Email: [email protected] FAX: 020-7211-8916 to arrive by 21 November 2006. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
Dairy Crest