Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust / Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The CMA has investigated the anticipated acquisition by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Administrative timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 3 June 2014 | Decision published |
| 14 May 2014 | Decision announced |
| 3 April 2014 – 11 April 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 28 March 2014 | Launch of OFT mergers inquiry |
Phase 1
14 May 2014 decision announced
The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust of Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The full text of the decision is available below:
- Full text decision (PDF, 536 Kb) 03.06.14
- Press release: CMA clears Foundation Trust hospitals merger 14.05.14
Invitation to comment: 3 April 2014 - 11 April 2014
The CMA is considering whether this acquisition 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.
- Deadline for responses: 11 April 2014
Launch of CMA merger inquiry: 28 March 2014
The OFT launched its merger inquiry following receipt of a satisfactory submission on 28 March 2014.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Clementine de Brosses
Competition and Markets Authority,
Victoria House,
37 Southampton Row,
London
WC1B 4AD