UK's CMA investigates Carlsberg's £3.3B Britvic acquisition for market competition impact.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Carlsberg's £3.3 billion acquisition of Britvic to assess its impact on market competition. The deadline for the CMA's phase-1 decision is December 18. Carlsberg aims to create a beverage powerhouse by integrating Britvic's soft drink brands with its beer portfolio. The deal could be finalized by Q1 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Interested parties can submit comments until November 6.

October 23, 2024
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