Noble Egg Innovations Unlimited / Manton and Manton 2 Limited
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Noble Egg Innovations Unlimited of certain assets and business information of Manton and Manton 2 Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 31 October 2014 | Decision published |
| 19 August 2014 | Decision announced |
| 25 June 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 12 June 2014 to 26 June 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 23 May 2014 | Directions: Appointment of monitoring trustee |
| 7 May 2014 | Interim enforcement order made |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
19 August 2014: The CMA announced its clearance decision. The full text of the decision is available below:
- Full text decision (31.10.14)
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
25 June 2014: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
Invitation to comment: Now closed
12 June 2014: The CMA is considering whether arrangements are in progress or in contemplation which, 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.
Directions: Appointment of monitoring trustee
23 May 2014: The CMA directed Walrus (Guernsey) Limited and Noble Egg Innovations Unlimited, pursuant to the interim enforcement order dated 7 May 2014, to appoint a monitoring trustee. A copy of the Directions letter dated 23 May can be found below:
- Directions letter (159 Kb) (28.05.14)
Interim enforcement order
7 May 2014: An interim enforcement order under Section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 was put in place against Walrus (Guernsey) Limited (Parent Company of Noble Egg Innovations Unlimited) and Noble Egg Innovations Unlimited by the CMA. A copy of the order is below:
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Hassan Bakay
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
37 Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD