E.On takeover of Ovo approved by competition watchdog

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 1 Oct, 10:42 · Archive

E.On has been approved to acquire Ovo, adding four million customers to its existing 5.6 million.

The competition watchdog has approved E.On's takeover of Ovo. The deal will combine E.On's 5.6 million customers with Ovo's four million customers and is expected to complete before the end of the year.

How it is being reported

• E.On’s Ovo takeover given green light to create Britain’s largest energy supplierThe Independent · 1 Oct, 09:01
• E.On’s takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdogIndependent Business · 1 Oct, 07:52
• E.On’s takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdogEvening Standard · 1 Oct, 07:52

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