# UK CMA clears Refresco-Cott merger after Nelson plant divestment

The UK Competition & Markets Authority accepted Refresco's undertakings to sell Cott's Nelson plant, so the $1.25bn Refresco-Cott merger will not be referred for an in-depth investigation.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2018-03-30
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: bottled beverages

## Companies

- [Refresco](https://endata.com/companies/1823.md)
- [Cott](https://endata.com/companies/1824.md) (target)
- [Competition & Markets Authority](https://endata.com/companies/3070.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [thegrocer.co.uk](https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/refresco-cott-merger-greenlit-following-offer-to-sell-plant/565363.article), 2018-03-30: "Its latest categorical acceptance means the CMA will not refer the merger for an in-depth investigation."

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