365.L Regulatory News (365)

20 Dec 2006 16:00

Office of Fair Trading20 December 2006 Invitation to Comment Anticipated acquisition by Sky Holdings Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary ofBritish Sky Broadcasting Group plc) of 365 Media 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 Sectors: • Online gambling • Online sports and gambling advertising • IT and editorial services Please send written representations about any competition or public interestissues to: Ms E McCarthy Office of Fair Trading Fleetbank House 2-6 Salisbury Square London EC4Y 8JX Email: eithne.mccarthy@oft.gsi.gov.uk FAX: 020-7211-8916 to arrive by 8 January 2007. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange