Ruling may put pressure on Ryanair to sell off its stake in Aer Lingus
Britain's Competition Commission makes a provisional ruling on Ryanair's 2006 purchase of Aer Lingus shares, writes Marco Hickey.
Britain's Competition Commission is expected to publish the outcome of its investigation into the effect on competition of Ryanair's stake in Aer Lingus by July 11.
The long-running probe, which resumed on March 1, is investigating whether Ryanair's near-30 per cent stake in Aer Lingus means there has been a "relevant merger event". A relevant merger event takes place when enterprises cease to be distinct, ie they are brought under common control or ...
