By Jennifer Faull

Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, and Carphone Warehouse are in “very preliminary talks” over a possible merger.

Confirming speculation to the BBC, the two companies said: “The boards of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse note the recent speculation and confirm that the two companies are in preliminary discussions regarding a possible merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.

“These discussions are at a very preliminary stage and there can be no certainty that a transaction will be forthcoming. No decision has been reached regarding the structuring of any such merger.”

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Source: The Drum