RESEND: ComCom pushes out Sky/Vodafone merger decision on concerns tie-up may stifle competition

RESEND: ComCom pushes out Sky/Vodafone merger decision on concerns tie-up may stifle competition
Paul McBeth
(Removes erroneous word in 2nd paragraph) By Paul McBeth Oct. 31 (BusinessDesk) - The Commerce Commission is delaying its decision on whether to approve a tie-up between Sky Network Television and Vodafone New Zealand over concerns the merged entity would use its muscle to squeeze out smaller rivals.  The antitrust regulator is in talks with the companies to extend the application timeframe to give them the opportunity to submit on its initial view, it said in a statement. At this stage, the commission isn't satisfied the deal wouldn't...