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Synopsys’ purchase of Ansys raises competition concerns in the supply of semiconductor chip design and light simulation products in the UK – but deal could be approved by the CMA if its concerns are resolved.
Proposed commitments would ensure the merger boosts competition in UK telecoms with rollout of 5G connectivity
An independent CMA panel has decided Spreadex should sell Sporting Index after finding the deal harmed competition for licensed online sports spread betting services.
The CMA has found that Viatris failed to comply with compulsory restrictions imposed during the CMA’s review of its deal with Theramex.
CMA’s first interim report under its new Phase 2 mergers process has provisionally found competition concerns over GBT’s planned acquisition of CWT.
CMA’s Phase 1 investigation has found that Boparan’s deal to buy ForFarmers’ Burston feed mill could lead to farmers in East Anglia paying higher prices to feed their poultry.
CMA inquiry group investigating Vodafone / Three merger publishes Remedies Working Paper.
CMA’s Phase 1 investigation has found GXO’s purchase of Wincanton could reduce competition in the mainstream contract logistics services market.
A speech by Joel Bamford, the CMA's Executive Director for Mergers, delivered at the City & Financial Global M&A Summit 2024.
The CMA found Lindab’s acquisition of HAS-Vent reduced competition in 2 areas of the UK.
Lourenço Ventura and Emma Cochrane will join the CMA’s existing team and Richard Romney will take up his current Senior Legal Director role on a permanent basis.
A speech by Martin Coleman, Non-Executive Director and Panel Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), at King's College London.
Merger could lead to millions of customers having to pay more. CMA will explore potential solutions to its concerns before final decision by 7 December.
The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA’s Phase 2 provisional findings.
Phase 2 review provisionally finds competition concerns in the local areas around Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent.
The CMA’s Phase 1 review identified a competition concern in the area around Whitchurch, Shropshire.
The provisional decision – taken by an independent CMA panel – comes after a Phase 2 review revealed that Tereos’ UK retail operation could close.
The CMA has found competition concerns over GBT’s planned acquisition of CWT.
An independent panel has provisionally found that Spreadex has bought its only remaining rival in licensed online sports spread betting in the UK.
AlphaTheta and Serato have abandoned their proposed deal.
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