CMA merger update Evri DHL

CMA merger update Evri DHL

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has unconditionally approved the merger of Evri, one of the UK's largest dedicated parcel delivery companies, with DHL eCommerce UK, the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group. This approval, announced on September 4, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the deal's progression and is expected to lead to the transaction's prompt completion once all regulatory approvals are received.

The combined Evri Group will become the UK's premier parcel and mail delivery business, enhancing choices for consumers and businesses. DHL eCommerce UK will rebrand as Evri Premium in 2026, maintaining a separate network for fast, secure deliveries of high-value items. The merger will bring together a team of over 30,000 couriers and van drivers, along with 12,000 colleagues, and a fleet of 8,000 vehicles, dedicated to delivering over 1 billion parcels and 1 billion letters annually, with the addition of UK Mail.

Martijn de Lange, Chief Executive Officer of Evri, expressed excitement about the merger, stating, "This is a pivotal moment and the biggest milestone in our 50 years as we create a premier parcel delivery business of significant scale. I am excited to welcome our new DHL colleagues who share our commitment to great customer service. This new combined Evri Group brings exciting benefits for consumers, businesses, and suppliers. Evri's strong brand and flexible, cost-effective, and unique courier proposition will be enhanced with the addition of DHL eCommerce's UK network. Through access to DHL's well-recognized global network, the new Evri Group will offer an enhanced international capability, and we will enter the UK mail space for the first time ever to operate business mail services. This deal will accelerate our growth strategy and cement our position as a disruptor within the parcel delivery sector."

Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce at DHL Group, noted, "We are delighted that this strategic transaction has been officially approved by the UK Competition and Markets Authority. CMA clearance marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing the best service and innovative solutions in the UK parcel delivery market. Together, we want to reshape the landscape of logistics, offering our customers a seamless and secure experience and meeting their evolving needs in a fast-paced world."

The new Evri Group will include Evri's core offering of a flexible courier network for low-weight and low-value parcels, along with a dedicated and secure premium van network for high-value items and B2B parcel services. It will leverage DHL eCommerce's expertise in cross-border parcel shipping and out-of-home network of more than 150,000 global access points.

This merger is expected to significantly impact the UK's parcel delivery market, providing consumers and businesses with more choices and potentially driving innovation in the sector.

References:
[1] https://group.dhl.com/en/media-relations/press-releases/2025/dhl-ecommerce-uk-and-evri-secure-unconditional-cma-approval.html