WD-40 Company / GT 85 merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by WD-40 Company Limited of the business and assets of GT 85 Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 16 February 2015 | Decision published |
| 3 February 2015 | Decision announced |
| 5 December 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 5 December to 12 December 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 3 November 2014 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
3 February 2015: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by WD-40 Company Limited of the business and assets of GT 85 Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- Full text decision (16.2.15)
Launch of merger inquiry
5 December 2014: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement of initial period notice (5.12.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
5 December 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
On 3 November 2014, the CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on WD-40 Company Limited in relation to its completed acquisition of the business and assets of GT 85 Limited. You can find a copy of the order below:
- Initial enforcement order (05.11.14)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Claire Rivington
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 9 December 2014Last updated 16 February 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.