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Notify the CMA of an anticipated or completed merger.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) may investigate a merger between your business and another to make sure it’s fair
Remedies form to be completed by merger parties for the offering of undertakings in lieu of reference.
Complete this form so the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) can assign a merger investigation case team.
A template for banks that provide SME banking annual audit reports to the CMA.
Template for use by PPI providers to submit annual Payment Protection Insurance Order 2011 compliance reports to the CMA.
This form can be used by large grocery retailers to notify the Competition and Markets Authority about store acquisitions.
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