22/02
28 March 2002
COMPASS GROUP PLC/RAIL GOURMET HOLDING AG, RESTORAMA
AG & GOURMET NOVA: COMPETITION COMMISSION INVITES EVIDENCE
Melanie Johnson, Competition Minister, has asked the Competition
Commission to look into the proposed acquisition by Compass Group of Rail Gourmet
Holding AG, Restorama AG and Gourmet Nova.
The Commission will look at all aspects of the merger's likely
effects on the public interest, including the impact on the market for on-train
food services in the UK. The Commission has been asked to report to the Secretary
of State by 17 June 2002. The report will be published later.
The Commission would like to hear from all interested parties
in writing by Monday 22nd April 2002. If you wish to submit evidence
please write to:
The Reference Secretary (Compass)
Competition Commission
New Court
48 Carey Street
London WC2A 2JT
Or email: compassrail1@competition-commission.gsi.gov.uk
The names of the group of Commission members who will carry out this inquiry
will be announced shortly.
Notes to Editors
- The reference was made under the Fair Trading Act 1973 on 26 March 2002
(see DTI News Release P/2002/190).
- Further information about this inquiry as it proceeds will be obtainable
from the Commission's website at:www.competition-commission.org.uk/inquiries/compass.htm
- Enquiries should be directed to: Francis Royle, Press Officer, tel: 020
7271 0242
Group Members
Mrs D Kingsmill (Chairman)
Mr C Smallwood
Mr R Turgoose
Prof S Wilks
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