Wolseley / Fusion
The CMA investigated the acquisition by Wolseley UK Limited of Fusion Provida Holdco Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 dates | Action |
|---|---|
| 8 September 2014 | Decision published |
| 20 August 2014 | Decision announced |
| 25 June to 9 July 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 25 June 2014 | Merger inquiry launched |
| 1 April 2014 | Initial enforcement order made |
Case reference: ME/6446/14
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
20 August 2014: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Wolseley UK Limited of Fusion Provida Holdco Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (08.09.2014)
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties on 25 June 2014.
Invitation to comment: Now closed
25 June 2014: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this acquisition 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 UK for goods or services.
Deadline for responses: 9 July 2014
Initial enforcement order
On 1 April 2014, an initial enforcement order under Section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 was put in place against Wolseley UK Limited and Wolseley plc by the CMA. A copy of the order can be found below:
Amendments/consents granted
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Carole Bowley
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD