Competition Markets Authority
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Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 16 December 2024 | Deadline for phase 1 decision |
| 7 November 2024 | Decision announced |
| 21 October 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 23 September 2024 to 7 October 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA decision not to refer to phase 2
7 November 2024: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, not to refer the anticipated acquisition by XSYS Germany Holding GmbH of certain entities and assets comprising the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business to a phase 2 investigation, using the de minimis exception.
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(11.12.24)
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(7.11.24)
Launch of merger enquiry
21 October 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (21.10.24)
Invitation to comment: closed
23 September 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
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
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