Derwent London Regulatory News (DLN)

21 Nov 2006 16:21

Office of Fair Trading21 November 2006 The following replaces the Merger Update announcement released today, 21November 2006 at 15:00 under RNS number 4469M. The case title has changed. All other details remain the same. The full amendedtext appears below: Invitation to Comment Anticipated acquisition by Derwent Valley Holdings of London Merchant Securities 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: property investment and development Please send written representations about any competition or public interestissues to: Ms Ingrid NitscheOffice of Fair TradingFleetbank House2-6 Salisbury SquareLondon EC4Y 8JXEmail: ingrid.nitsche@oft.gsi.gov.ukFAX: 020-7211-8916 to arrive by 4 December 2006. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange