CMA Provisionally Accepts Package for Co-Op / Southern Co-Op Deal

UK watchdog proposes accepting Co-op remedies in Southern Co-op deal

Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday said it was proposing to accept remedies offered by retailer ​Co-operative Group to address the competition concerns ‌raised over its takeover of regional operator Southern Co-operative.

CMA is considering remedies offered by Co-op Group

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CMA accpets Co-op's merger with Southern Co-op

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally accepted Co-op Group’s plans to sell 15 convenience stores and two funeral homes as part of its proposed merger with Southern Co-op.…

Co-op merger concerns eased by store sale remedies

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally accepted remedies proposed by Co-op Group and Southern Co-op to address competition concerns raised by their merger, including the sale of 15 convenience stores

CMA provisionally accepts package for Co-op / Southern Co-op deal

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering remedies offered by Co-op Group, which include the sale of 15 convenience stores, to address the competition concerns it identified during the phase 1 investigation of Co-op's acquisition of Southern Co-op. The CMA is concerned that reduced… This story continues at CMA provisionally accepts package for Co-op / Southern Co-op deal Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

Co-op Offers Store Divestment to Clear Southern Co-op Deal

Co-op Group has agreed to sell 15 convenience stores and two funeral homes as part of proposed remedies to address competition concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over its acquisition of Southern Co-op.The CMA has provisionally found that the proposed sales could resolve the competition concerns identified during its Phase 1 investigation and will now consult third parties before considering potential buyers for the si…