UK competition watchdog to probe Subsea 7-Saipem merger
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 1, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
The UK's CMA is investigating the Subsea 7 and Saipem merger for potential competition concerns in the energy services sector, with a decision due by November 25.
(Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has started a probe into the merger between Norway's Subsea 7 and Italy's Saipem for probable competition concerns in the energy services sector.
The phase 1 investigation into the all-share deal, that will form a leading global player in offshore energy services, has a deadline of November 25, the Competition and Markets Authority said.
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
A merger is a business combination where two companies join to form a single entity, often to enhance competitiveness, increase market share, or achieve operational efficiencies.
Competition concerns arise when a merger or acquisition may reduce competition in a market, potentially leading to higher prices, reduced quality, or less innovation for consumers.
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