Summary
WH SMITH is seen as increasingly likely to enter the bidding for Ottakar's amid growing disquiet among publishers over the offer from HMV.
Ottakar's independent directors have recommended a 440p per share bid from HMV, which also owns Waterstone's. But industry journal The Bookseller says most trade publishers 'strongly oppose' the takeover, and the Publishers Association is preparing a submission to the Office of Fair Trading.See the full content of this document
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Battle for Ottakar's
Some believe W...
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