Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
| 26 March 2024 | Decision announced |
| 30 January 2024 to 13 February 2024 | Invitation to Comment |
| 30 January 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
Clearance decision
26 March 2024: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Venus Topco Limited of Atlanta Investment Holdings 3 Limited, and the acquisition by Tara TopCo Limited, via Ardonagh Rocket Investments Holdings Limited, of an interest in Venus Topco Limited and Saturn Holdings Limited.
Launch of merger inquiry
30 January 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (30.1.24)
Invitation to comment: closed
30 January 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.
Contact
Send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk