UK Watchdog Seeks Views on Vodafone Deal With CK Hutchison’s Three
- CMA asks for comments before formally kicking off probe
- Vodafone said it’s actively engaging with the watchdog
Smartphones displaying the Three UK and the Vodafone Group Plc apps.
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The UK’s antitrust watchdog is seeking market feedback on the long-anticipated merger of Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd’s British units before it kicks-off a formal investigation.
The Competition and Markets Authority said Wednesday it will provide an opportunity for rival firms and interested parties to comment on what impact the combination could have on competition in the UK.