OFT refers Getty/Rex merger to the Competition Commission
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Department: Office of Fair TradingPublished: 2010-07-12 10:44:29The OFT has referred the anticipated acquisition by Getty Images, Inc. of Rex Features Limited to the Competition Commission for further investigation. This government news item was published on the Office of Fair Trading website on the 12 July 2010. To read the full story/press release, please click on the button below (opens in an embedded window):
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