M&AReal EstateRUMOURED
CMA Seeks Views on Anticipated Prologis and SEGRO Merger
Acquirer
Prologis, L.P.
Target
SEGRO plc
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition of SEGRO plc by Prologis, L.P. The regulatory body has opened an inquiry into the transaction.
✦ Meridian Analysis
Prologis, L.P. is the anticipated acquirer of the UK industrial‑real‑estate group SEGRO plc, a deal that remains at the rumour stage while the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) conducts its first information‑gathering step. The regulator issued an “invitation to comment” on 27 October 2026, inviting any interested party to submit views on the competition impact before a formal phase‑1 investigation is launched. SEGRO’s board has recommended a £14 billion takeover bid, as reported on 4 August 2026.
What remains undisclosed are the exact terms of the financing package, the identity of any advisers, and the timetable for CMA decision‑making and any required remedies. Professionals will be watching for the CMA’s formal investigation launch and the submission of stakeholder comments.
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