# CMA launches merger inquiry into Sika's acquisition of MBCC Group

The UK Competition and Markets Authority initiated a Phase 2 merger inquiry into Sika AG's anticipated acquisition of MBCC Group, focusing on competition concerns in chemical admixtures supply.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-04-21
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: chemical admixtures, waterproofing products, grouts
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sika](https://endata.com/companies/10682.md) (acquirer)
- [MBCC Group](https://endata.com/companies/57018.md) (target)

## Sources

- [vlex.co.uk](https://vlex.co.uk/vid/sika-ag-mbcc-group-915561460), 2022-04-21: "The CMA believes that it is or may be the case that each of Sika and MBCC is an enterprise; that these enterprises will cease to be distinct as a result of the Merger."

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