Aramark appeal over missed Entier deadline is refused in Scottish ruling
( October 7, 2026, 13:14 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Aramark’s bid to challenge a competition ruling — after its lawyers filed the appeal one day late — has been rejected by a Scottish court. The Competition and Markets Authority had ordered Aramark to sell Entier, citing concerns about reduced competition in offshore catering. Judges said the deadline mistake was not an exceptional circumstance warranting an extension, leaving the competition regulator’s decision in place. The CMA published the decision at Scotland's Court of Session on its website.Document is attached....
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