McCormick's (MKC) proposed merger with Unilever's (UL) foods business is facing scrutiny by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, according to a notice issued Wednesday.
The regulator is assessing whether the proposed deal could lessen competition in UK markets.
The CMA has set a Nov. 11 deadline for its phase 1 decision, it said.
Unilever shares were down 1.1% in premarket activity.
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