Mitie / Interserve merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Mitie Group PLC of Interservefm (Holdings) Ltd.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 17 November 2020 | Clearance decision announced |
| 29 September 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 15 September to 29 September 2020 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
17 November 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Mitie Group PLC of Interservefm (Holdings) Ltd.
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Launch of merger inquiry
29 September 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (30.9.20)
Invitation to comment: now closed
15 September 2020: 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
General inquiries
Updates to this page
Published 15 September 2020Last updated 17 December 2020 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Launch of merger inquiry announced.
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First published.