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UK's CMA ramps up probe into ABF Hovis takeover

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Thursday 08 Jan 2026

(Sharecast News) - Britain's competition watchdog on Thursday said it was fast-tracking its probe into the takeover of Hovis by Kingsmill owner Associated British Foods at the request of both parties.
ABF, which also owns the Primark clothing chain, said in August it planned to buy Hovis from private equity owners...

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