Whittan Intermediate / Apex Linvar merger inquiry

The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Whittan Intermediate Limited of Apex Linvar Limited.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 9 November 2015
• Last updated: 8 February 2016 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Building and construction
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Opened: 9 November 2015
• Closed: 8 February 2016

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
8 February 2016	Decision published
8 January 2016	Decision announced
10 November 2015	Launch of merger inquiry
9 to 20 November 2015	Invitation to comment

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

8 January 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Whittan Intermediate Limited of Apex Linvar Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.

• Full text decision (8.2.16)

Launch of CMA merger inquiry

10 November 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement of initial period notice (10.11.15)

Invitation to comment: Now closed

9 November 2015: 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. Whittan trades under a number of brands, including: Link51, Permar, Polypal and Moresecure.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to:

Carole Bowley
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD

[email protected]

Published 9 November 2015
Last updated 8 February 2016 + show all updates

1. 8 February 2016

   Full text of the decision published.

2. 9 November 2015

   First published.