Pennon Group Plc has received clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority for the merger of Sutton and East Surrey Water with South West Water. The acquisition was announced on 10 January 2024. The company is pleased that the proposed undertakings in relation to the separate reporting of SES Water's costs and performance have been accepted.

For further information, individuals can contact Pennon Group plc at +44 (0)1392 446 688. The Group Chief Financial Officer, Steve Buck, and Interim Head of Investor Relations, Catherine Nash, are available for inquiries. Media inquiries can be directed to James Murgatroyd at FGS Global by calling +44 (0)207 251 3801.

For more details, the press release and email alerts can be accessed on the company's website at https://www.pennon-group.co.uk/press-releases/email-alerts.