Merger Investigation: Vivisol and Air Liquide in the UK

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun gathering opinions on the proposed merger between Vivisol and Air Liquide in the home oxygen services sector. This initial step of information collection allows stakeholders to present their views on how this transaction could affect competition in the UK.

Pre-notification Process

The CMA has already received the necessary information to commence the pre-notification phase of the merger. This implies that the involved parties have provided the required documentation for the CMA to consider the initial aspects of the agreement.

Invitation for Comments

From August 11 until the end of September 2026, the CMA invites any interested party to submit their observations on the impact of the merger between Vivisol and Air Liquide. The opinions should focus on potential competition issues that may arise from the transaction.

Written representations should be sent via email to: [email protected].

Data Protection

The CMA will handle personal data in accordance with data protection law. This includes details such as names and contact information, which are collected to facilitate any necessary follow-up to comply with its responsibilities under Part 3 of the Companies Act 2002.

For more details on how the CMA processes personal data and the related rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

The publication of this announcement took place on August 11, 2026, and will be updated with the formal launch of the phase 1 investigation.