Boots Company plc

1. Title of report: The Boots Company Ltd and House of Fraser Ltd (MMC - HC (1973-74) 174)

2. Date of report: 3 May 1974 Published: 30 May 1974

3. Orders: N/A

4. Date of original undertakings:

5. Companies giving undertakings: The Boots Company plc (formerly The Boots Company Ltd)

6. Details of undertakings: Undertaking not to acquire

(i) Not to acquire any shares in House of Fraser and its subsidiaries if such an acquisition might result in a merger situation qualifying for investigation.

(ii) To consult with the Director General before taking any steps which may result in enterprises carried on by Boots ceasing to be distinct from enterprises carried on by House of Fraser.

7. Date of amendments: N/A

8. SIC code: 52.12 (Retail sale in non-specialised stores)

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