Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 19 July 2022 | Decision announced |
| 20 May 2022 to 7 June 2022 | Invitation to comment |
| 20 May 2022 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
Reference unless undertakings accepted
19 July 2022: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, that it is or may be the case that this merger 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. The full text of the CMA decision will be published in due course.
- (19.7.22)
- Press release: HS2 bidder merger raises competition concerns (19.7.22)
Launch of merger inquiry
20 May 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (20.5.22)
Invitation to comment: Closed
20 May 2022: 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:
Josh Dawson: josh.dawson@cma.gov.uk
Wajahat Jilani: wajahat.jilani@cma.gov.uk