The French Minister of Economy clears in Phase I with behavioral commitments a merger in the Internet classified advertisements market (Spir / Schibsted)

The operation By a letter of 10 09 2007, the Minister cleared in phase I a merger between Spir and Schibsted compagnies. It created a jointly owned compagny between the notifying parties. The new company controls both parties' activities in the sector of classified advertisements for the sale of second-hand automobiles and boats, published on the Internet and on printed press. Moreover, the new company also controls the