5th Nov 2026 12:00
RNS Number : 7786B
Competition and Markets Authority
05 November 2026
Acceptance of Undertakings in lieu: Co-operative Group/Southern Co-operative
The CMA has today accepted undertakings in lieu of reference to an in-depth, phase 2 investigation given by Co-operative Group Limited under section 73 of the Enterprise Act 2002. The completed acquisition by Co-operative Group Limited of The Southern Co-operative Limited will therefore not be referred to an in-depth, phase 2 investigation and the undertakings which have been signed by Co-operative Group Limited will come into effect from this date.
The text of this decision will be placed on the dedicated case page on the Competition and Markets Authority’s website at Co-operative Group / Southern Co-operative merger inquiry - GOV.UK as soon as is reasonably practical.
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