The UK's Office of Fair Trading approved the acquisition earlier this month.

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The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Lotus will be recorded at the date of acquisition, at their fair value.

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The acquisition has been referred to the Competition Commission by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

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