Brussels, 14/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - On 13 February, the Commission launched public consultation on draft merger guidelines for companies in a vertical or conglomerate relationship (also known as “non-horizontal”). Parties concerned are invited to make their comments known by 12 May this year. Following the consultations, the definitive version of the guidelines will be adopted by the Commission. The guidelines will then serve to provide guidance to companies envisaging such types of...