UK Competition Watchdog to investigate Carlsberg’s Britvic deal
United Kingdom | The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has called for public comments on Carlsberg’s proposed GBP 3.3 billion (USD 4.2 billion) acquisition of soft drinks company Britvic. The regulator is seeking insights into whether the takeover could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition” within the UK market, media reported on 11 September.