According to documents obtained by FO Week, UK Competition Commission (UKCC) could require Euronext to divest its 41.5% stake in LCH Clearnet (LCH-C) in order to proceed with its takeover bid for London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Based on references from Office of Fair Trading, a summary of provisional findings made by UKCC earlier this year found that, to remedy to what it describes as "substantial lessening of competition" in the event of the takeover, Euronext may be required to "divest itself of control of LCH Clearnet Group".
While LSE has responded in agreement with UKCC,...