Pennon Group PLC - Exeter-based water utility - Competition & Markets Authority launches merger inquiry into Pennon's acquisition of Bristol Water. Regulator is looking into whether the merger of the two firms is "likely to prejudice Ofwat's ability, in carrying out its functions, to make comparisons between water enterprises".
Back in June, the UK CMA slapped Pennon with an initial enforcement order over the potential deal and vowed to examine whether the takeover would result in a "substantial lessening of competition". Pennon bought neighbour Bristol Water earlier in June for an equity value of GBP425 million and enterprise value, including debt, of GBP814 million.
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By Will Paige; willpaige@alliancenews.com
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