Liqui-Box buyout of DS Smith plastic-packaging business probed by UK regulator
( May 24, 2019, 12:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US-based Liqui-Box's planned acquisition of the plastic-packaging business of UK-based DS Smith is being probed by the Competition and Markets Authority. The CMA will decide by July 22 whether to open an in-depth inquiry into the deal, which combines packaging businesses. It is seeking comment until June 10.Statement follows. The notice is attached. ...
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