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Macquarie-Energy Assets deal concessions may be acceptable, UK's CMA says

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9 October 2026

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regulatory

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Energy

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Macquarie has proposed divesting part of Energy Assets Group's non-domestic gas meter reading business to address UK antitrust concerns regarding its acquisition, with the Competition and Markets Authority considering the proposal.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Energy.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

UK energy sector founders face a clearer path to deal closures as the competition authority signals openness to structured divestments. You can position to spot or fill gaps created by divestments in regulated services.

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1 source · 9 Oct 2026

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