EU antitrust probe on Liberty Global’s Dutch deal

Published May 8, 2014 3:28pm ET



BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s antitrust body is opening an in-depth investigation of the proposed 10 billion-euro ($14 billion) deal by Liberty Global PLC to fully take over Dutch cable operator Ziggo NV.

The EU Commission said Thursday it is concerned the acquisition by Liberty — the cable company chaired by American tycoon John Malone — could reduce competition in the Dutch pay-TV and telecommunications market.

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