NZ: Lion seeks okay for Independent move
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 3 July 2006
Trans-Tasman drinks group Lion Nathan has sought regulatory clearance to buy New Zealand's Independent Liquor. Lion has approached New Zealand's competition watchdogs for the green light for a bid but insisted it had yet to reach a decision on whether to table an offer.
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Trans-Tasman drinks group Lion Nathan has sought regulatory clearance to buy New Zealand's Independent Liquor. Lion has approached New Zealand's competition watchdogs for the green light for a bid but insisted it had yet to reach a decision on whether to table an offer.
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