Hmv Group Regulatory News (HMV)

30 Mar 2006 07:16

HMV Group PLC30 March 2006 HMV Group plc notes today's publication by the Competition Commission of itsProvisional Findings with respect to Ottakar's plc. The Company is now considering the full text of the Competition Commission'sprovisional conclusions and will continue to work closely with the Commission. ENDS Notes for Editors: 1) The Competition Commission's Provisional Findings report is available online at www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/ref2005/hmv/index.htm 2) The Competition Commission's final decision is due by 22 May 2006 3) HMV Group plc's recommended offer of 440p per share for Ottakar's plc lapsed on 6 December 2005 upon the referral of the proposed merger by the Office of Fair Trading Contacts: HMV Group plc 01628 818 300 Paul Barker Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Susan GilchristWilliam CullumEilis Murphy This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange