REG - Competition and Mkts - Merger Update: Pennon / Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK

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07/03/2024 08:15

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RNS Number : 7010F  Competition and Markets Authority  07 March 2024

START OF CMA MERGER INVESTIGATION: COMPLETED ACQUISITION BY PENNON GROUP PLC
OF SUMISHO OSAKA GAS WATER UK LIMITED (NOW SUTTON AND EAST SURREY GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED)

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering pursuant to section
32(b) of the Water Industry Act 1991, whether it is or may be the case that a
merger of two or more water enterprises has taken place and, if so, whether
the creation of that situation is likely to prejudice Ofwat's ability, in
carrying out its functions, to make comparisons between water enterprises.

The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties on
7 March 2024 and has a deadline of 7 May 2024 for its phase 1 decision.

TITLE OF MERGER: COMPLETED ACQUISITION BY PENNON GROUP PLC OF SUMISHO OSAKA
GAS WATER UK LIMITED

Case Ref: ME/7083/23

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