Tag: cma

Pets at Home Rallies on Vet Growth—But CMA Risk Lurks Larger Than for CVS

Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care provider, delivered stable full-year…

Symrise AG Ducks UK CMA Cartel Probe But Givaudan and Firmenich Still on the Spotlight

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally closed its investigation…

Europe’s Veterinary Market Faces Cross-Border Competition Scrutiny

When the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a sector investigation…

UK Competition Watchdog Opens Inquiry into Aviva–Direct Line Merger

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally launched a Phase…

Teresa Ribera Missed the Shot, AI Cartels, Food Pricing: Day 2 of the ICN

After a provocative speech by FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, in which he…

Growth, Industrial Policy, and a Return to Cartel Enforcement: Day 1 of the ICN

Politicians in many countries are calling for more growth and competitiveness—and competition…

Telcos, Cloud Providers, Airlines and Cruises To Benefit from $3.1Bn SES-Intelsat Satellite Deal

The European Commission kicked off the merger reviewed on April 29th, setting…

How Legal Foresight Helped This Company Turn a £2.4m Risk into a £42m Win

Rather than waiting for the regulatory risk to materialise, the company made…

CVS Share Soars 17% After CMA Report, Strategic Moves Cushion Margin Risks

CVS’s stock surged following the CMA’s publication of its remedy report, as…

UK CMA Launches Leniency Guidance Consultation

On 29 April 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched…