Brussels set to approve IAG bid for BMI / Virgin fights approval of BMI takeover

International Airlines Group received early clearance from the European Commission in April 2012 for its contentious takeover of BMI British Midland, Lufthansa’s lossmaking UK subsidiary.

Virgin Atlantic made an appeal against the decision in April 2012.

ESO: Background information: IAG in ‘detailed talks’ to buy BMI / IAG faces lengthy BMI takeover probe / IAG offers more slots in bid for BMI http://www.europeansources.info/record/iag-in-detailed-talks-to-buy-bmi-iag-faces-lengthy-bmi-takeover-probe-iag-offers-more-slots-in-bid-for-bmi/

ESO: Background information: Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of British Midlands (bmi) by IAG subject to conditions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-mergers-commission-approves-acquisition-of-british-midlands-bmi-by-iag-subject-to-conditions/

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