Headlam Group / Rackhams merger inquiry

The CMA investigated and cleared the completed acquisition by Headlam Group Plc of Rackhams Ltd.

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
10 December 2018
Last updated
28 March 2019 — See all updates
Case type:
Mergers
Case state:
Closed
Market sector:
Household goods, furniture and furnishings
Outcome:
Mergers - phase 1 clearance
Opened:
10 December 2018
Closed:
9 April 2019

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 Date Action
28 March 2019 Decision announced
11 February to 25 February 2019 Invitation to comment
8 February 2019 Launch of merger inquiry
5 December 2018 Initial enforcement order

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

28 March 2019: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by Headlam Group Plc of Rackhams Ltd.

Invitation to comment: now closed

11 February 2019: 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.

Launch of merger inquiry

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

Initial enforcement order

On 5 December 2018, the CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Headlam Group Plc, HFD Ltd and Rackhams Ltd.

Amendments/consents granted

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:

[email protected]

Updates to this page

Published 10 December 2018
Last updated 28 March 2019 + show all updates

  1. Merger clearance decision announced.

  2. Invitation to comment issued and commencement of initial period notice published.

  3. First published.

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