IN BRIEF: UK CMA starts merger inquiry into Pennon acquisition
Pennon Group PLC - Exeter, England-based water utility - The UK Competition & Markets Authority announces start of investigation into Pennon's acquisition of Sutton & East Surrey Group Holdings Ltd, formerly named Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Ltd. Pennon agreed to the deal, which has an enterprise value of GBP380 million including debt, in January. The inquiry's launch follows the CMA on February 27 inviting comments on the acquisition agreement. Read More