25th Sep 2026 11:00
Merger SLC Decision: Macquarie Asset Management / Energy Assets Group merger inquiry
The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, the above merger may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom.
The CMA is therefore considering whether to accept an undertaking under section 73 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (the Act) in lieu of a reference. Pursuant to section 73A(1) of the Act, the Parties have until 2 October 2026 to offer an undertaking to the CMA that might be accepted by the CMA under section 73(2) of the Act. If no such undertaking is offered, then the CMA will refer this Merger pursuant to sections 33(1) and 34ZA(2) of the Act.
The CMA has decided not to refer the above merger to a phase 2 investigation under the special energy network merger provisions of the Act, as this merger does not substantially prejudice Ofgem's ability to make comparisons when carrying out its statutory functions under the Gas Act 1986 or Electricity Act 1989.
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