News Corp's bid for NDS triggers Australian review
( May 5, 2026, 06:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: News Corp Australia's bid through a subsidiary to acquire 20 percent of National Distribution Services and a call option to acquire NDS' remaining shares in limited circumstances will be reviewed by Australia's competition watchdog. In a Monday statement, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said News Corp uses NDS and other suppliers to distribute its print publications across Australia. The deadline for submissions is May 11. Statement follows. Questionnaire attached. ...
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