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Merger Update:Healthcare Ireland / Hutchinson Home

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RNS Number : 6874X

Competition and Markets Authority

07 October 2026

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Healthcare Ireland / Hutchinson Homes merger inquiry

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 situation has resulted or 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 7 October 2026 and has a deadline of 3 December 2026 for its phase 1 decision.

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RNS metadata

Title: Merger Update:Healthcare Ireland / Hutchinson Home
Time: 12:00:00
Date: 7 Oct 2026
Category: Acquisitions and alliances
ID: 6874X