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CMA Probes £86M Purchase Of Paragon Car Fleet Unit
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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the £86 million acquisition of Paragon Car Fleet's unit to assess potential impacts on competition in the UK car fleet management market.
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You face higher regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions in UK fleet management. Any consolidation moves should factor in CMA's gatekeeping role on market control.
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