Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| TBC | Invitation to comment |
| 1 August 2024 | 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 is inviting comments from any interested party. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
(***) 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.
Phase 1
Initial enforcement order
1 August 2024: The CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 in relation to the acquisition by Boparan Private Office Limited (via 2 Agriculture Limited) of ForFarmers UK Limiteds Burston and Radstock feed mills.
- (2.8.2024)