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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that Microsoft’s anticipated purchase of Activision Blizzard could substantially lessen competition in gaming consoles, multi-game subscription services, and cloud gam…
Prior to the merger, Veolia and Suez were 2 of the largest suppliers of waste management services in the UK.
An initial investigation by the CMA into an acquisition of dental practices has found competition concerns in parts of Doncaster, Yorkshire and Alfreton, Derbyshire.
The CMA has found that the anticipated purchase of Waterlogic by Culligan could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of multifunctional taps to business customers in the UK.
The CMA has concluded that Dye & Durham must sell TM Group after its in-depth investigation identified competition concerns.
The CMA has provisionally cleared the anticipated acquisition of Avast by NortonLifeLock following an in-depth merger investigation.
The CMA has found that the anticipated purchase of MBCC Group by Sika AG could lead to a loss of competition in the supply of chemical admixtures in the UK.
The CMA has found that a merger between 2 businesses currently bidding for the installation of overhead power cables for HS2 could raise competition concerns.
The CMA has found that the merger of 2 firms that make foam used in products like bedding and cleaning sponges could lead to higher prices and less choice.
Consultations on the proposed acquisition of Meggitt plc, a UK aerospace company, by Parker-Hannifin have been launched today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Following a fast track phase 1 investigation, the CMA has found that the anticipated tie-up between 2 major kitchen equipment suppliers raises competition concerns.
CHC must unwind its completed acquisition of Babcock’s oil and gas offshore helicopter services to address competition concerns.
The CMA has found that Cérélia’s purchase of the Jus-Rol business could lead to higher prices and lower quality products for shoppers in the UK.
The CMA has provisionally found that the merger of Veolia and Suez would lead to a loss of competition in the supply of several waste and water management services in the UK.
The CMA has provisionally found that the merger of 2 firms offering property search services could lead to a worse deal for homebuyers.
Ritchie Bros has abandoned its planned purchase of Euro Auctions after the CMA referred the deal for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
LSEG’s anticipated purchase of Quantile could now be referred for an in-depth investigation after finding that the deal raises competition concerns.
The CMA proposes to accept an offer from buyer of Morrisons to sell 87 petrol stations to address competition concerns.
NEC Software Solutions’ purchase of SSS raises competition concerns in the supply of vital software to emergency services and transport customers.
CMA General Counsel, Sarah Cardell, speaks about recent CMA mergers policy and practice at a Q&A session at the Eighth Annual Berkeley Spring Forum on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and the Boardroom.
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