Open consultation

‘4Ps’ updates to the CMA’s mergers guidance (CMA2) and mergers notice template

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 20 June 2025

Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) invites views on proposed changes to its mergers guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2), and its mergers notice template.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
5pm on 1 August 2025

Consultation description

We are consulting on changes to the CMA’s merger guidance on jurisdiction and procedure (CMA2) and to the mergers notice template.

The proposed changes are designed to embed the CMA’s new ‘4Ps’ framework – pace, predictability, process and proportionality – into our mergers processes. These updates are explained in the consultation document.

Published 20 June 2025