Marston Holdings / Collectica merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Marston Holdings Ltd of Collectica Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 23 December 2014 | Decision published |
| 26 November 2014 | Decision announced |
| 1 October to 15 October 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 6 August 2014 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
26 November 2014: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by Marston Holdings Limited of Collectica Limited. The full text of the decision is available below:
- (23.12.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
1 October 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.
Initial enforcement order
6 August 2014: The CMA imposed an initial enforcement order on Marston pursuant to section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002.
- (13.08.14)
Amendments/consents granted:
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Emily Chissell
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD