Merger Update

RNS Number:3535Q
Office of Fair Trading
30 September 2003


INVITATION TO COMMENT


Completed acquisition by BAE Systems plc of a 28.95% stake in Alvis plc



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: Defence equipment

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

Ms F Elly
Office of Fair Trading
Fleetbank House
2-6 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JX
FAX: [phone]
to arrive by 14 October 2003.




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