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UK watchdog probes S&P Global’s $44 billion deal with IHS Markit

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Posted on August 24, 2021

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(Reuters) – Britain’s competition regulator said on Monday it has started its investigation into whether business information provider S&P Global’s $44 billion purchase of London-based peer IHS Markit Ltd would hurt competition. S&P Global last year agreed to buy IHS Markit, creating a new data powerhouse serving Wall Street and the corporate world. The Competition and Markets […]

UK Regulator Investigates S&P Global's $44 Billion IHS Markit Acquisition

(Reuters) – Britain’s competition regulator said on Monday it has started its investigation into whether business information provider S&P Global’s $44 billion purchase of London-based peer IHS Markit Ltd would hurt competition.

S&P Global last year agreed to buy IHS Markit, creating a new data powerhouse serving Wall Street and the corporate world.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it has set a deadline of Oct. 19 for its phase 1 decision. The regulator had invited comments from interested parties in June.

(Reporting by Priyanshi Mandhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the value of S&P Global's acquisition of IHS Markit?
S&P Global's acquisition of IHS Markit is valued at $44 billion.
What is the role of the Competition and Markets Authority in this deal?
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether the acquisition will harm competition in the market.
What is the deadline for the phase 1 decision by the regulator?
The regulator has set a deadline of October 19 for its phase 1 decision regarding the acquisition.
When did S&P Global agree to buy IHS Markit?
S&P Global agreed to buy IHS Markit last year, aiming to create a new data powerhouse.
What has the Competition and Markets Authority done since June?
Since June, the Competition and Markets Authority has invited comments from interested parties regarding the acquisition.

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