UK competition authority flags Demant divestment of Oticon as problematic

The UK Competition and Markets Authority thinks that the sale of Demant’s business unit to Cochlear could result in ”a substantial lessening of competition.” (Updated)
Photo: Jens Dresling
Photo: Jens Dresling
by christian bundgaard, translated by daniel pedersen

On Thursday, Demant reported that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has scrutinized a proposed transaction involving Demant and Cochlear, saying it might result in ”a substantial lessening of competition” should it be allowed to go through.

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