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Westminster Press Sale Referred To MMC

Westminster Press Sale Referred To MMC

The Monopolies and Mergers Commission announced at 3pm today that it will be investigating Pearson’s sale of Westminster Press to Newsquest Media. No other details are available at present, though a statement from the MMC is expected tomorrow.

The takeover, which occurred last week *Newsquest Buys Westminster Press For £305m, boosts Newsquest’s titles to almost 200 and its turnover to over £280m.

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Newsquest: 0171 420 2700

MMC: 0171 324 1467

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