Britvic A.G.Barr merger in question pending Competition Commission probe

The proposed merger of soft drinks manufacturers Britvic and A.G.Barr lost some of its fizz after the companies announced that the Competition Commission had opened an investigation.

The proposed merger of soft drinks manufacturers Britvic and A.G.Barr lost some of its fizz after the companies announced that the Competition Commission had opened an investigation.

The groups reported that the Office of Fair Trading had referred the merger to the Competition Commission due to concerns that a tie-up could reduce competition between certain brands of A.G. Barr and Britvic.

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