Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| 26 October 2022 | Initial enforcement order |
(*) 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.
(**) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction and has made an initial enforcement order. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Initial enforcement order
On 26 October 2022, the CMA served an initial enforcement order (IEO) under section 72 (2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Asda Stores Limited (Asda); Asda Group Limited (Asda Group); Mr Mohsin Issa; Mr Zuber Issa; TDR Capital LLP; TDR Capital III Portfolio No. 2 L.P.; TDR Capital III Investments (2019) L.P.; Co-operative Group Limited (Co-op) and Arthur Foodstores Limited (Arthur). The IEO commenced on 30 October 2022, the day the parties completed the transaction.
- (31.10.22)
Amendments / consents granted
- (4.11.22)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Lydia Rachianioti