Competition Markets Authority
Phase 2
Administrative timetable
Date of reference: 14 October 2022
Statutory deadline: 30 March 2023
- (25.10.22)
Contact
Initial submission
- (9.12.22)
- (9.12.22)
Issues statement
08 November 2022: 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 5pm, 22 November 2022.
- (8.11.22)
Inquiry group appointed
14 October 2022: The CMA has appointed the inquiry group:
Richard Feasey (Chair), Colleen Keck, David Thomas and Crispin Wright.
Terms of reference
14 October 2022: The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by Viasat, Inc. of Connect Topco Limited for an in-depth investigation.
- (17.10.22)
Statutory timetable
Date | Action |
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31 October 2022 | Decision published |
6 October 2022 | Decision announced |
25 July 2022 to 15 August 2022 | Invitation to comment |
9 August 2022 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Reference decision
14 October 2022: The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by Viasat, Inc. of Connect Topco Limited for an in-depth investigation, on the basis that, on the information currently available to it, it is or may be the case that this merger has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom.
- (14.10.22)
Phase 1
Reference unless undertakings accepted
6 October 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.
- (31.10.22)
- (6.10.22)
- News Story: Satellite communications deal raises competition concerns (6.10.22)
Launch of merger inquiry
9 August 2022: the CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (9.8.22)
Invitation to comment: closed
25 July 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: