DHL’s (OTCPK: DHLGY) merger with Evri faces review by UK competition regulator

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether the proposed merger between Evri and DHL might lead to a substantial lessening of competition within markets in the United Kingdom.

The CMA issued an invitation to comment on the potential merger on Wednesday, seeking input from interested parties. The regulator noted it has not yet launched a formal investigation into the transaction.

The competition watchdog is examining the deal as part of its regulatory oversight responsibilities, which include reviewing mergers and acquisitions that could potentially impact market competition in the UK.

The invitation to comment represents an early step in the CMA’s process of determining whether a full investigation into the Evri-DHL merger is warranted based on competition concerns.

Both Evri and DHL are major players in the UK parcel delivery and logistics market, making their proposed combination a matter of potential regulatory interest.