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Computer chip and software maker Broadcom's USD 61 billion plan to buy cloud technology company VMware cleared another hurdle on Wednesday after Britain's competition regulator gave the deal provisional clearance. The Competition and Markets Authority said its investigation found the deal would not substantially reduce competition in the supply of hardware components for computer servers in the UK. The deal also would be unlikely to harm innovation, the regulator said. Thousands of British businesses and public bodies, including major banks, big retailers, telecom operators and government departments rely on Broadcom gear and VMware software, the regulator said. Both companies are based in California. The CMA will now seek feedback before issuing its final report September 12. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, cleared the deal last week after Broadcom made concessions to address its concerns about competition. Broadcom wants to establish a
Computer chip and software maker Broadcom's USD 61 billion proposed purchase of cloud technology company VMware got the green light Wednesday from European Union regulators who were satisfied by concessions to ease competition concerns. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm and top antitrust enforcer, said Broadcom made comprehensive commitments to provide access and system connections to its only existing rival, Marvell, as well as any other potential future competitors. The commission said the concessions mean the deal would no longer raise competition concerns. The approval from the 27-nation bloc is conditional on Broadcom living up to its commitments for 10 years, with an independent trustee monitoring compliance. The commission had opened an in-depth investigation last year over worries that the combination of Broadcom hardware and VMware software could lock out rival technology. The deal still faces scrutiny elsewhere. Britain's competition regulator is carrying o