Telefónica, TIM, and Digi Push for More M&A, But Regulators Hit the Brakes
Telefónica, Telecom Italia, Digi, and Orange are poised to shake Europe’s telecom…
Amazon’s bet on AI, Cloud, and Satellites is a Genius Move, Despite a Few Regulatory Hurdles
Amazon’s ambitions to dominate cloud computing, satellite connectivity, and AI chip development…
Tesco, Sainsbury’s Net Profit Ratios Could Bring Regulatory Scrutiny
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Ahold Delhaize are posting profit ratios with levels and…
Leniency Applications Are Crashing (-58%), Here’s How Agencies Are Adapting
For years, leniency programs were the golden ticket for competition authorities to…
$3.1 Billion SES–Intelsat Satellite Deal Triggers UK CMA Review
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a Phase 1…
GVS’s profits are above CMA’s safe heaven, but below threshold to raise concerns
As part of its ongoing market investigation into veterinary services for household…
Pets, Brexit and Excessive Prices (Part 1)
In February 2024, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a…
EU and UK Regulators Approve €1.8 Billion Safran-Collins Deal With Conditions
On April 4, the European Commission and the UK's Competition and Markets…
Volkswagen’s Golf was the best-selling car of the ’90s — now it’s €1Bn liability.
Volkswagen, Ford, Stellantis, BMW, Renault, and nearly every major car manufacturer have…
When Do High Profits Signal a Lack of Competition? Above This Threshold
In the past five years, competition authorities around the world have increasingly…
Schlumberger’s Acquisition of ChampionX Under CMA Scrutiny
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into the…
Danone, Nestlé Risk Margin Erosion After CMA Baby Formula Report
The CMA's final report challenges infant formula makers with new rules on…