Competition watchdog to investigate planned sci-fi publisher takeover

Merger of SciFiNow publisher Imagine with SFX publisher Future could drive prices higher or reduce choice, says CMA

The choice of reading material on offer to fans of science fiction could be unduly restricted by a merger between two publishers, competition regulators have said.

The Competition and Markets Authority is launching an “in-depth investigation” into the planned takeover of Imagine Publishing, which produces SciFiNow, by SFX publisher Future.

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