Unilever-McCormick Deal Facing In Depth Review From UK Watchdog

The UK competition watchdog is scrutinizing Unilever’s $44.8 billion acquisition of McCormick, demanding remedies to address competition concerns, while also flagging similar issues in other large deals such as AkzoNobel‑Axalta and a $65 billion Unilever‑McCormick food deal. Regulators warn that without corrective actions, the merger could reduce market competition and raise prices for consumers, prompting calls for divestitures or other structural changes.