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Piotr Raciborski, CFA

WOOD Flash – CME: confirms merger with PPF, all regulatory approvals have been received

Yesterday (6 October), Central European Media Enterprises (CME) announced the expected completion date for the previously announced transaction, to be acquired by an affiliate of PPF Group N.V. Following the European Commission's clearance of the PPF Group merger with CME, all the required regulatory approvals needed to close the transaction have been received. Accordingly, the completion of the transaction is expected to occur on 13 October 2020.
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Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. Cl A

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Wood and Company
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Piotr Raciborski, CFA

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