ARMS Business Solutions Limited / E.M.A. Computer Solutions (2018) Limited merger inquiry

The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by ARMS Business Solutions Limited of E.M.A. Computer Solutions (2018) Limited.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 6 March 2019
• Last updated: 26 April 2019 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Motor industry
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Opened: 6 March 2019
• Closed: 7 June 2019

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
7 June 2019	Decision published
26 April 2019	Decision announced
6 March 2019 to 20 March 2019	Invitation to comment
6 March 2019	Launch of merger inquiry

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

26 April 2019: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by ARMS Business Solutions Limited of E.M.A. Computer Solutions (2018) Limited.

• Full text decision (7.6.19)

Invitation to comment: Now closed

6 March 2019: 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.

Launch of merger inquiry

6 March 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement of initial period notice (6.3.19)

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to:

[email protected]

Published 6 March 2019
Last updated 26 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 25 April 2019

   Clearance decision announced.

2. 6 March 2019

   First published.