Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 23 August 2022 | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| 28 June | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 28 June 2022 to 12 July 2022 | Invitation to comment |
| 28 April 2022 | Initial enforcement order |
(*) 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.
Phase 1
Launch of merger inquiry
28 June 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
- (28.6.22)
Invitation to comment: closes on 12 July 2022
28 June 2022: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 has resulted 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.
Initial enforcement order
28 April 2022: The CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 in relation to the completed acquisition by Riviera Bidco Limited of Dental Partners Group Limited.
- (4.5.22)
Amendments / consents granted
- (12.8.22)
- (12.8.22)
- (25.5.22)
- (25.5.22)
- (4.5.22)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to adnan.farook@cma.gov.uk