Merger Update

RNS Number:8653S
Office of Fair Trading
04 December 2003



INVITATION TO COMMENT


Anticipated acquisition of Phoenix Natural Gas Ltd by East Surrey Energy
Investments Ltd



The Office of Fair Trading is considering whether arrangements are in progress
or in contemplation which, if carried into effect, will result in the creation
of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act
2002.  Should it be found to be a relevant merger situation, the OFT will
further consider whether the creation of that situation may be expected to
result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in
the United Kingdom for goods or services that warrants reference to the
Competition Commission for investigation and report.

Affected Sector: Transportation and supply of gas

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest
implications to:

Ms V Geard
Office of Fair Trading
Fleetbank House
2-6 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JX
FAX: [phone]

to arrive by 18 December 2003.






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