- Title:
Merger: Co-operative Group / Southern Co-operative - Time:
12:00:00 - Date:
30 Jul 2026 - Category:
Acquisitions and alliances - ID:
3431O
Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Co-operative Group/Southern Co-operative
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 30 July 2026 and has a deadline of 28 September 2026 for its phase 1 decision.
Merger: Co-operative Group / Southern Co-operative12:00:0030 Jul 2026Acquisitions and alliances3431O