RNS Number:6870I
Office of Fair Trading
13 March 2003


"INVITATION TO COMMENT"


Completed acquisition by Collins Stewart Holdings plc of Tullet 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.

Affected Sector: Financial services

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

Mr A Tait
Office of Fair Trading
Fleetbank House
2-6 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8JX
FAX: 020-7211-8916

to arrive by 27 March 2003.


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