The UK Competition Authority imposes remedies to clear an acquisition in the market of personal lubricants (Reckitt Benckiser / Johnson & Johnson)

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12 Aug 2015

The UK Competition Authority imposes remedies to clear an acquisition in the market of personal lubricants (Reckitt Benckiser / Johnson & Johnson)

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UK Competition Authority, Reckitt Benckiser / Johnson & Johnson, Report on the anticipated acquisition, 12 August 2015

CMA ORDERS REMEDY TO MEET CONCERN OVER LUBRICANTS MERGER * The CMA has found that Reckitt Benckiser’s anticipated acquisition of the K-Y brand could lead to higher prices for personal lubricants. In its final report published today, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded the merger could lead to a substantial lessening in competition

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UK Competition Authority, The UK Competition Authority imposes remedies to clear an acquisition in the market of personal lubricants (Reckitt Benckiser / Johnson & Johnson), 12 August 2015, e-Competitions Pharma & Mergers, Art. N° 74869

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