Competition Markets Authority
Phase 2
Administrative timetable
Date of reference: 14 October 2022
Statutory deadline: 25 May 2023
- (updated 28.3.23)
Contact
Final report
9 May 2023: The CMA has announced its final decision, we will publish the final report as soon as practical.
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- Press release: Satellite merger approved after in-depth CMA probe. (9.5.23)
Evidence
The publication of the evidence of any party on the CMAs webpages does not indicate in any way endorsement by the CMA of the views expressed in the evidence or acceptance of that evidence. Publication in this way is designed to assist public understanding of the issues.
Notice of extension for statutory period
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Responses to provisional findings
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Provisional findings
1 March 2023: The CMA has provisionally cleared the anticipated acquisition by Viasat, Inc. of Inmarsat Group Holdings Limited.
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(1.3.23)
- Press notice: CMA provisionally clears satellite comms deal following in-depth review
Initial submission / response to the issues statement
- (9.12.22)
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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.
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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.
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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)