Sugar deal cleared by CMA
The final decision follows a consultation on the CMA바카라 사이트™s Phase 2 provisional findings.
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today cleared T&L Sugars Limited바카라 사이트™s (TLS바카라 사이트™) deal to buy Tereos UK & Ireland바카라 사이트™s retail sugar business, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation led by an independent inquiry group.ÌýÂ
The clearance comes after the inquiry group explored concerns that the deal could reduce competition in the UK. Only three businesses (including TLS and Tereos바카라 사이트™ UK retail business) supply the large majority of sugar to customers such as supermarkets and restaurants.
However, having conducted a thorough investigation, the inquiry group found that, without the deal going ahead, the most likely outcome would be that Tereos바카라 사이트™ UK retail business would close. Since closure would also result in a loss of competition absent the merger, and the evidence showed that there was no other alternative and less anti-competitive purchaser for the business besides TLS, the group has decided to clear the deal.
Richard Feasey, Chair of the independent inquiry group carrying out the Phase 2 investigation, said:Â Â
Having reviewed a wide range of evidence 바카라 사이트“ including detailed financial information on Tereos바카라 사이트™ UK retail business and the efforts they have taken to try and improve its performance 바카라 사이트“ we believe that the right outcome is to clear this deal.
For more information, visit the T&L Sugars / Tereos바카라 사이트¯merger inquiry page.Ìý
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Today바카라 사이트™s decision is final, marking the end of the CMA바카라 사이트™s investigation.
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TLS announced their deal to buy Tereos UK & Ireland바카라 사이트™s retail sugar business from Tereos SCA (Tereos) in November 2023. The business supplies supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice customers in the UK.
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For media enquiries, contact the CMA press office on 020 3738 6460 or press@cma.gov.uk.