Competition Markets Authority
Phase 1
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 28 September 2023 | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| 2 August 2023 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 11 July 2023 to 25 July 2023 | Invitation to comment now closed |
(*) This date is the current statutory deadline by when the decision will be announced. If any change occurs, the information is refreshed as soon as practicable. However, the CMA cannot guarantee that the decision will be announced on or before this current deadline, as the deadline of a given case may change during the merger assessment process due to different reasons.
Launch of merger inquiry
2 August 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (7.8.23)
The date of the CMAs phase 1 decision deadline was incorrect in the commencement notice. The correct date for the deadline is 28 September 2023 and the CMA has updated the notice accordingly.
Invitation to comment now closed
11 July 2023: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party, in advance of the CMAs formal investigation starting.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Marta Freire, Principal Case Officer: marta.freire@cma.gov.uk