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Hitachi / Thales merger inquiry

Competition Markets Authority

June 12
12:00 2023

Phase 2

Contact

Hitachi.Thales@cma.gov.uk

Administrative timetable

Referral date: 23 December 2022

Statutory deadline: 11 August 2023

Provisional Findings

8 June 2023: The CMA has provisionally found competition concerns as part of its in-depth investigation of the anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SAs Ground Transportation Systems Business.

Parties voluntary submissions

The Parties made voluntary submissions on various competition issues being investigated in the inquiry.

ORR submission

The Office of Rail and Road has made a voluntary submission to the CMA on various competition issues being investigated in the inquiry.

Initial submissions made by the parties

The Parties have provided their initial submissions on what they consider to be the key points for consideration by the phase 2 Inquiry Group.

Issues statement

17 January 2023: The issues statement sets out the scope of the inquiry. It outlines initial theories on what might be adversely affecting competition, but it does not set out findings or conclusions. The deadline for submissions on the issues statement is 5:00pm, 31 January 2023.

Notice of extension of inquiry period

Notices of termination extension under section 39 (4) of the Enterprise Act for failure to respond to the questions issued under s109 of the Enterprise Act with a deadline of 12 January 2023.

Notices of termination of extension under section 39 (4) of the Enterprise Act for failure to respond to the questions issued under s109 of the Enterprise Act with a deadline of 6 January of 2023.

Notices of extension under section 39 (4) of the Enterprise Act for failure to respond to the questions issued under s109 of the Enterprise Act with a deadline of 12 January 2023.

Notices of extension under section 39 (4) of the Enterprise Act for failure to respond to the questions issued under s109 of the Enterprise Act with a deadline of 6 January of 2023.

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