Competition Markets Authority
Statutory timetable
Date | Action |
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3 February 2023 | Decision announced |
16 December 2022 | Launch of merger inquiry |
9 December 2022 to 23 December 2022 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Reference unless undertakings accepted
3 February 2023: 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.
- (3.2.23)
- Press release: Merger could worsen dental service options for patients in the South West and North East (3.2.23)
Launch of merger inquiry
16 December 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (16.12.22)
Invitation to comment: now closed
9 December 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 2022 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 or public interest issues to Sophie Halls, sophie.halls@cma.gov.uk