( October 30, 2014, 13:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: UK newspaper publisher Mecom has agreed to sell its Dutch subsidiary, Limburg Media Groep, to Belgian publisher Concentra for 43.5 million euros. The deal is backed by media company De Persgroep, which made an offer for Mecom in June. De Persgroep is seeking approval for its deal from the Dutch competition watchdog, which has said the deal requires a license. Mecom says the license application, which will kick off an in-depth review, will be submitted within a week.COMPLETION OF SALE OF LMG AND DE PERSGROEP PUBLISHING OFFER UPDATE...
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