Merger Update

Invitation to comment

Completed acquisition by Ryanair Holdings plc of a minority interest in Aer Lingus Group plc

The Office of Fair Trading is considering whether a relevant merger situation has been created as a result of a minority interest acquired by Ryanair Holdings plc in Aer Lingus Group plc and, if so, whether it 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.

Affected sector: Airlines.

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to:

Tim Geer

Office of Fair Trading

Fleetbank House

2-6 Salisbury Square

London EC4Y 8JX

Email: [email protected] 

Fax: 020 7211 8916

to arrive by 14 September 2011.

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