Energy firm E.On agrees to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain’s largest suppliers

Energy firm E.On has agreed to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain’s largest suppliers, the companies have said. The transaction represents a significant investment by E.ON Group into the UK market and it says it is about accelerating consumer energy flexibility - putting control in customers' hands, bringing bills down, and reshaping the energy system around people. E.On said it would take on around another four million customers through the Ovo acquisition, adding to its existing 5.6 million in the UK. The deal is expected to complete in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Marc Spieker, chief operating officer commercial at E.On, said: “The United Kingdom is an important growth market for E.On, particularly for flexibility and customer‑focused energy solutions. “The planned acquisition of Ovo strengthens our retail business and underlines our commitment to be the trusted partner of choice for our customers. “Energy flexibility and electrification are becoming increasingly important and are critical to the success of the energy transition. “At E.On, we are passionate about developing solutions that enable customers across Europe to play an active role in making our energy systems both reliable and affordable.” This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .