UK Competition Regulator Launches Probe into Ramsdens Takeover by FirstCash

MT Newswires · 2d ago
07:42 AM EDT, 10/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The UK Competition and Markets Authority initiated a merger inquiry into FirstCash subsidiary Chess Bidco's planned acquisition of Ramsdens Holdings (RFX.L), a UK-based financial services provider and retailer. The probe aims to determine whether the transaction may substantially reduce competition within the UK goods or services sectors, according to a Monday release. The British regulator's phase 1 decision is expected by Dec. 22.