Merger guidance clarifies UK approach to efficiencies, CMA says
By Jon Menon ( June 3, 2026, 13:00 GMT | Insight) -- New draft guidance provides more clarity and detail on how “efficiencies” arising from mergers are assessed as a way of mitigating competition concerns during an investigation, the UK antitrust regulator said. The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking views on the draft guidance until July 1.Draft guidance, potentially showing greater flexibility in how “efficiencies” arising from mergers are assessed to mitigate competition concerns during an investigation, has been published by the UK antitrust regulator....
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