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Statutory timetable

Phase 1

CMA decision not to refer to phase 2

7 November 2024: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, not to refer the anticipated acquisition by Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S of Volac Whey Nutrition Holdings Limited to a phase 2 investigation under the provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002, including the de minimis exception.

The full text of the decision will be published in due course.

• Summary of phase 1 decision (PDF, 112KB) (7.11.24)

Launch of merger inquiry

18 September 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement notice (PDF, 77KB) (18.9.24)

Invitation to comment: closed 2 October 2024

18 September 2024: 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.

Contact

Case team email: arla.volac@cma.gov.uk

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