June 16 (Reuters) - Intu Properties Plc INTUP.L :
* Response to media comment
* Intu confirms that it is in advanced discussions with QIC regarding potential acquisition of QIC's 50 per cent interest in Intu Merry Hill in West Midlands
* If acquisition were to proceed, consideration is likely to be around 410 million pounds and would be funded through a combination of new debt and existing resources
* Whilst discussions are ongoing, there can be no certainty that any transaction will be undertaken.
* Acquisition would be funded through a combination of new debt and existing resources Source text for Eikon: ID:nRSP3854Ba Further company coverage: INTUP.L
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