Re Acquisition

RNS Number : 8235P

Associated British Foods PLC

31 March 2009

 



31 March 2009

Associated British Foods plc

ABF announces clearance by EU Commission of proposed acquisition of Azucarera Ebro 

Associated British Foods plc ('ABF'), the international food, ingredients and retail group, has today confirmed that the European Commission has decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition by ABF of Azucarera Ebro S.L. and declares it would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area.

As soon it is available, the text of this decision will be placed on:
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/index/m108.html#m_5449

For further enquiries please contact:
Associated British Foods
John Bason, Finance Director	Tel: [phone]
Citigate Dewe Rogerson
Jonathan Clare, Chris Barrie, Hannah Seward	Tel: [phone]

 

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