In reviewEnergy15 May 2026

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Energy Assets Group

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Deal facts

Buyer
Macquarie Asset Management
Target
Energy Assets Group
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
15 May 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Energy
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
Not stated
What we know

Macquarie Asset Management has agreed to acquire Energy Assets Group in a strategic acquisition. The Australian-based buyer is purchasing the United Kingdom-headquartered energy business. The transaction was announced on 15 May 2026. No financial details regarding the deal value or consideration type were disclosed in the initial reports. The deal falls within the energy sector, bringing together an international asset manager and a domestic energy specialist.

The transaction remains in the possible offer stage and has not yet been completed. Regulatory approval and other customary conditions must be satisfied before the deal can close. The parties have not confirmed a definitive completion date at this time. Further announcements are expected once the regulatory process advances or if the offer is formally withdrawn. This acquisition represents a significant expansion for the buyer into the UK energy market.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. CMA Phase 1 launched

    Macquarie Asset Management / Energy Assets Group merger inquiry

    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management of Energy Assets Group. Statutory timetable Phase 1 Action 15 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 Invitation to comment (*) (*) The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1

    UK CMA

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