HMV Group Plc and Ottakar's Plc

HMV Group Plc and Ottakar's Plc

Proposed Acquisition of Ottakar's Plc by HMV Group Plc Through Waterstone's Booksellers Ltd

by Great Britain. Competition Commission

86 pages· 2006· ISBN 9780117029910
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This report examines the retail booktrade in relation to the proposed acquisition of Ottakers by HMV (Waterstones). It covers such issues as: the book supply chain; market share and prices; stock management systems; overlap locations; local competition and Ottakar's financial performance. The conclusion is that the take-over would not be expected to result in a significant lessening of competition at either a local, regional or national level.

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