Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| TBC | Invitation to comment |
*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 imposed an initial enforcement order. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Phase 1
Directions to appoint a monitoring trustee
24 March 2023: Pursuant to the initial enforcement order dated 17 March 2023, the CMA directed Arcus European Investment Manager LLP, AEIF 2 GP S.r.l, Arcus European Investment Manager Netherlands B.V., Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 SCSp, AEIF 2 Luxembourg Holdings S.r.l, AEIF 2 LH Sub 03 S.r.l, Constellation Cold Logistics S.r.l, Constellation Cold Logistics United Kingdom S.r.l, and their subsidiaries, HSH Midco Limited, HSH Cold Stores Limited, and Associated Cold Stores & Transport Limited to appoint a monitoring trustee.
- (4.4.23)
Initial enforcement order
17 March 2023: The CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Arcus European Investment Manager LLP, AEIF 2 GP S.r.l, Arcus European Investment Manager Netherlands B.V., Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 2 SCSp, AEIF 2 Luxembourg Holdings S.r.l, AEIF 2 LH Sub 03 S.r.l, Constellation Cold Logistics S.r.l, Constellation Cold Logistics United Kingdom S.r.l, and their subsidiaries, HSH Midco Limited, HSH Cold Stores Limited, and Associated Cold Stores & Transport Limited.
- (23.3.23)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Chris Bollington, Chris.Bollington@cma.gov.uk