(BFW) Alstom Says Any EU Concerns on GE Purchase Are ‘Normal Step’


BN 06/12 07:05 *ALSTOM SAYS WILL TRY TO SHOW POSITIVE IMPACT OF PURCHASE TO EU
BN 06/12 07:03 *ALSTOM SAYS ANY EU LETTER WON'T PREJUDICE OUTCOME OF REVIEW
BN 06/12 07:02 *ALSTOM SAYS ANY EU CONCERNS ON GE PURCHASE ARE `NORMAL STEP'

Alstom Says Any EU Concerns on GE Purchase Are ‘Normal Step’
2015-06-12 07:05:39.173 GMT


By Gaurav Panchal
(Bloomberg) -- Alstom says press comments “statement of
objections” would be issued by European Commission associated
with investigation of sale of Energy businesses to GE is usual
step in a phase II merger case, doesn’t prejudge outcome of
investigation.

* Says this will allow GE, Alstom to address specific matters
pointed out by investigating team
* Says will continue to provide evidence on positive impact of
this deal for Europe, including future competitive landscape
* Statement: Link
* ALSTOM/GE STREET WRAP: Deal Likely to Get EC Nod, UBS Says
Link
* June 11: EU May Say GE/Alstom Harms Competition: Reuters
Link

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