Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•1 October 2026•
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UK CMA Flags Competition Risks in Brink’s NCR Atleos Takeover
Key Facts
1The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed formal concerns over Brink’s acquisition of NCR Atleos, citing potential competition reduction in the ATM market.
2The CMA has given the companies until October 7, 2026, to propose remedies to avoid a full Phase 2 investigation.
3Brink's plans to propose the sale of its UK ATM businesses to address the competition issues raised by the regulator.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expressed formal concerns over Brink’s acquisition of NCR Atleos, citing potential competition reduction in the ATM market. According to Crowdfund Insider, the regulator has given the companies until October 7, 2026, to propose remedies to avoid a full Phase 2 investigation.
Brink's plans to propose the sale of its UK ATM businesses to address the competition issues raised by the regulator. Regarding market performance, NATL closed at $45.18 on September 30, 2026, having traded between a day high of $45.42 and a low of $44.71 during that session.