The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) referred the merger to an in-depth Phase 2 inquiry, after identifying competition concerns during its initial, Phase 1, investigation. Having examined the merger, the CMA has provisionally concluded that the deal does not substantially reduce competition in the UK and may not be expected to do so in the future. Sony is one of the 3 major record labels active in the UK today, along with Warner and Universal Music Group. In addition to its main label offering, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony also owns The Orchard, an A&L services provider. A&L services …