Amazon’s $1.7 Billion iRobot Deal Gets UK Deal Clearance

Bloomberg2023-06-16

CMA said deal will not lead to antitrust concerns in UK marketThe tie-up is still facing scrutiny in the EU and the USiRobot Roomba vacuums. Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesAmazon.com Inc.’s...

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