SEC Filing: CH Jones Limited - Update on OFT fuel card investigation
( May 17, 2011, 08:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: CH Jones Limited has said that for the time being it is not expecting that a investigation by the UK's Office of Fair Trading will have an "adverse or material adverse impact" on the company's financial standing. The regulator is investigating whether CH Jones Limited abused its position on the market for fuel cards.We are currently involved in an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading in the United Kingdom, relating to our Keyfuels product line. This product line consists of our proprietary payment card and associated site network in the United Kingdom. A competitor alleged we are dominant in a relevant market with our Keyfuels product line. The Office of Fair Trading is investigating whether we are dominant and, if dominant, whether some of our contracts with some sites and dealers would constitute exclusive dealings requiring them to be reformed to eliminate exclusivity. The Office of Fair Trading has issued a statement of objections, which we are responding to. Although we do not currently anticipate an adverse result or material adverse impact from the investigation, if determined adversely, the regulator has authority to require us to reform contracts to eliminate exclusivity and impose significant fines....
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