Macquarie buyout of Energy Assets raises gas-metering concerns, UK watchdog says
By Jon Menon ( September 25, 2026, 10:54 GMT | Insight) -- Macquarie Asset Management’s acquisition of Energy Assets Group is facing a deeper UK probe after an initial review by the country’ antitrust watchdog found that the deal may harm competition in the supply of certain gas metering services. The companies have until Oct. 2 to offer undertakings that may address the concerns to prevent a deeper phase II review, the Competition and Markets Authority said.Macquarie Asset Management’s acquisition of Energy Assets Group is facing a deeper UK probe after an initial review by the country’ antitrust watchdog found that the deal may harm competition in the supply of certain gas metering services....
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