DTI refers proposed merger to the Competition Commission
The Department of Trade and Industry has today announced that the proposed merger between Arla Foods and Express Dairies plc is to be referred to the Competition Commission.
The Department of Trade and Industry has today announced that the proposed merger between Arla Foods and Express Dairies plc is to be referred to the Competition Commission.
It was announced this week that the European Commission has agreed to refer to the UK competition authorities part of the proposed merger between Arla Foods and Express Dairies plc.
The boards of Arla Foods and Express Dairies plc are pleased to announce that the proposed merger between the two companies - announced on 27 March 2003 - was overwhelmingly approved by Express shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held earlier today.
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