Feb 18 (Reuters) - Australian competition and consumer commission:
* Axx: accc to not oppose gpc, covs parts AHG.AX
* AHG proposes to continue to operate the four retained stores through
its amcap division
* Will continue to have two generalist auto parts suppliers, providing more choice for regional trade businesses
* "Intends to issue a public competition assessment in due course"
* Says ahg also offered an undertaking to accc to maintain and operate retained stores in substantially same manner as they are now operated
* Satisfied that excluding the retained stores from the proposed acquisition sufficiently addresses our concerns
* Source text for Eikon ID:nASX9StJQY