Merger Update

Merger Clearance

The OFT has decided, on the information currently available to it, not to refer the following merger to the Competition Commission under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002:

Completed acquisition by Rentokil Initial plc of the pest control, fire and water businesses of Connaught plc (Santia branded businesses)

The text of this decision will be placed on the Office of Fair Trading's website at www.oft.gov.uk as soon as is reasonably practicable.

In the event of media enquiries, please call the OFT Press Office on 020 7211 8899.