Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 24 November 2023 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 27 November 2023 | Deadline for phase 1 decision |
| 19 September 2023 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 3 August 2023 to 17 August 2023 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Reference unless undertakings accepted
24 November 2023: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, that it is or may be the case that this merger has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom. This merger will be referred for a phase 2 investigation unless the parties offer acceptable undertakings to address these competition concerns.
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(24.11.2023)
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Press release: Construction materials deal could curb competition in parts of England (24.11.2023)
Statutory timetable restarted
6 November 2023: The CMA has decided to cancel the extension in accordance with section 34ZB(7)(b) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
- (6.11.23)
Statutory timetable suspended
24 October 2023: The statutory timetable was suspended on 24 October 2023 when Mick George Limited (MGL) failed to provide information and documents required by the CMA in a Notice under section 109 of the Enterprise Act 2002 by the deadline.
- (24.10.23)
Launch of merger inquiry
19 September 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (19.9.23)
Invitation to comment: closed
3 August 2023: The Competition and Markets Authority (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.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to Rob.Fitzgerald-Crisp@cma.gov.uk and Rhiannon.Jackson@cma.gov.uk.