Endless / Office2Office merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition of Office2Office Plc (brands including Banner and Truline) by Evo Business Supplies Limited, part of Endless LLP which also controls Vasanta Group (brands including VOW).
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 14 November 2014 | Decision published |
| 20 October 2014 | Decision announced |
| 26 August 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 26 August to 8 September 2014 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
20 October 2014: The CMA has cleared the acquisition of Office2Office Plc (brands including Banner and Truline) by Evo Business Supplies Limited, part of Endless LLP which also controls Vasanta Group (brands including VOW). The full text of the decision is available below:
- Full text decision (14.11.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
26 August 2014: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Lesley Moore or Will Jackson
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD