Musical instruments: suspected anti-competitive agreements (50698)

The CMA investigated alleged anti-competitive agreements in the musical instruments sector under Chapter I CA98 and Article 101 TFEU.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 1 May 2019
• Last updated: 6 August 2019 — See all updates

• Case type: CA98 and civil cartels
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Recreation and leisure
• Opened: 30 April 2019
• Closed: 6 August 2019

Case timetable

Date	Action
August 2019	Investigation closed on administrative priority grounds.
April to September 2019	Initial investigation: information gathering, including issue of formal or informal information requests to parties. CMA analysis and review of information gathered.
April 2019	Investigation opened

Case information

On 6 August 2019 the CMA closed the investigation on administrative priority grounds having had regard to the CMA’s prioritisation principles and the information available at the time. This decision does not affect the CMA’s four separate, ongoing cases in the musical instruments and equipment sector.

On 30 April 2019 the CMA launched an investigation under Chapter I of the CA98 and Article 101 of the TFEU into suspected breaches of competition law by various parties. The investigation related to alleged anti-competitive agreements and/or concerted practices in relation to musical instruments.

Contacts

Assistant Director

Neha Dhaun-Brewer (020 3738 6615, [email protected])

Director

Brian Jackson (020 3738 6546, [email protected])

Senior Responsible Officer

Ann Pope (020 3738 6786, [email protected])

Published 1 May 2019
Last updated 6 August 2019 + show all updates

1. 6 August 2019

   Published: Investigation closed

2. 1 May 2019

   First published.