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CMA updates: invitation to comment on EVRi/DHL deals; UIL period extended for Safran/Collins Aerospace; housebuilders information-exchange probe timetable extended - UK competition, 11 June 2025

Published on: 11 June 2025

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Mergers

The CMA opened a call for comments on the proposed acquisition by EVRi of DHL eCommerce UK and on DHL Group’s plan to acquire a minority interest in EVRi—see further, case page
The CMA issued a notice extending the period for considering undertakings in lieu of reference under section 73A(3) of the Enterprise Act 2022, concerning Safran S.A.’s proposed purchase of part of Collins Aerospace’s (a business unit of RTX Corporation) actuation and flight control business—see further, case page

NOTE—For all live mergers before the CMA, see further, UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker

Antitrust

The CMA has revised its schedule for the investigation into alleged anti-competitive information sharing by housebuilders in Great Britain. After running an initial phase to December 2024, the CMA now indicates it will press on with further enquiries, including additional evidence gathering, analysis and review of material, shifting the investigation phase from May to August 2025—see further, case page

NOTE—For all live behavioural investigations before the CMA, see further, UK behavioural investigations—ongoing cases tracker

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