Competition watchdog opens probe into Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Carlsberg’s £3.3 billion deal to buy Robinsons squash maker Britvic is being investigated over potential concerns that it could reduce competition across the UK market. The two businesses announced the agreement in July and said the integration of Carlsberg’s array of beers with Britvic’s soft drinks would create an “enlarged international group” that can expand into “multiple drinks sectors”. Carlsberg, which also owns brands including 1664 and Brooklyn, said it believes the integration with Britvic can secure it £100 million in cost efficiencies a year.
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