Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd / BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd merger inquiry

The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 15 April 2019
• Last updated: 13 June 2019 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Defence
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Opened: 15 April 2019
• Closed: 19 July 2019

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
19 July 2019	Decision published
13 June 2019	Decision announced
15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019	Invitation to comment
12 April 2019	Launch of merger inquiry

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

13 June 2018: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.

• Full text decision (19.7.19)

Invitation to comment: Now closed

15 April 2019: 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.

Launch of merger inquiry

12 April 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement notice (15.4.19)

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to:

[email protected]

Published 15 April 2019
Last updated 13 June 2019 + show all updates

1. 13 June 2019

   Clearance decision announced.

2. 15 April 2019

   First published.