HDD Hardide Plc

RNS No 5578n
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING
9 June 1999


"INVITATION TO COMMENT"  

ACQUISITION BY W H SMITH GROUP PLC OF HODDER HEADLINE PLC.

The Director General of Fair Trading is considering whether the above
acquisition qualifies for investigation under the merger provisions of the Fair
Trading Act 1973. Should it be found to qualify, the Director General will
consider it further with a view to advising the Secretary of State for Trade
and Industry under section 76(1) of the Act as to whether or not the merger
should be referred to the Competition Commission for investigation and report.


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

     Mr J McGowan
     Room F403
     Office of Fair Trading
     Field House
     15 - 25 Bream's Buildings
     London EC4A 1PR    

     FAX: 0171-211-8916

to arrive by 23 June 1999

END

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