Merger Update: CRH / Gibson

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Anticipated acquisition by CRH (UK) Limited of Gibson Bros Limited, Gibson Quarries (Banbridge) Limited, Gibson (Banbridge) Limited, T.H. Moore (Contracts) Limited, Gibson Bros (Ireland) Limited and M P Coleman Limited.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that merger may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.

The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties on 5 February 2026 and has a deadline of 7 April 2026 for its phase 1 decision.