Office of Fair Trading Investigation

RNS Number : 2474M

Sports Direct International Plc

12 August 2011

 



12 August 2011

Sports Direct International plc

Office of Fair Trading Investigation 

 
Sports Direct International plc welcomes the decision by the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") late on 11 August, which has confirmed that it has provisionally decided to close its investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct in the sports retail sector.

In addition the OFT has confirmed that it expects to reach a final decision later this year.

Keith Hellawell, Chairman, commented:

"We welcome the announcement by the OFT. It is in line with Sports Direct's long held views on the investigation. It is also consistent with previous decisions taken by other regulatory bodies."

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For further information, please contact:

Sports Direct International plc Dave Forsey, Chief Executive Bob Mellors, Group Finance Director	T. 0845 129 9229
Financial Dynamics Jonathon Brill Caroline Stewart Alex Beagley	T. 0207 831 3113

 

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