Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| 8 January 2024 | 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.
(**) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Phase 1
Initial enforcement order
8 January 2024: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002, as modified by the Water Mergers (Modification of Enactments) Regulations 2004, in relation to the completed acquisition by Pennon Group Plc of Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK Limited.
- (29.1.24)
Amendments / consents granted
- (29.1.24)
- (29.1.24)
- (29.1.24)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to: Pennon.SOGWUK@cma.gov.uk.
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