CMA likely to approve Bristol acquisition

Pennon Group's acquisition of Bristol Water has moved closer to completion as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said it is likely that evidence provided by the former would be accepted in response to concerns the deal could undermine Ofwat's ability to regulate. Meanwhile, the CMA has also launched a merger inquiry into the acquisition of a minority stake in gas distribution network SGN by Brookfield Asset Management.

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