RNS Number:6725P
Office of Fair Trading
11 September 2003

The OFT has published the text of its decision on the proposed acquisition by
British Biotech Plc of Vernalis Group Plc which was found not to qualify.  This
decision can be found on the Office of Fair Trading's website at www.oft.gov.uk
with links from the Office's Weekly Gazette and Competition Bulletin.




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