UK Regulator Clears Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot Corp, Roomba Maker

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the green light to Amazon’s $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot Corp, the renowned manufacturer of Roomba robotic vacuum cleaners. Following a thorough review, the CMA concluded that the deal would not pose any significant competition concerns within the United Kingdom. The CMA justified its decision by…