XPO Logistics / Kuehne + Nagel Drinkflow Logistics merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by XPO Logistics, Inc. of Kuehne + Nagel Drinkflow Logistics Holdings Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 19 November 2020 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 18 September to 2 October 2020 | Invitation to comment |
| 18 September 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
19 November 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by XPO Logistics, Inc. of Kuehne + Nagel Drinkflow Logistics Holdings Limited.
- (2.12.20)
Launch of merger inquiry
18 September 2020: The CMA has launched its phase 1 investigation following the European Commission’s decision to refer the case to the United Kingdom under Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation.
Invitation to comment: now closed
18 September 2020: 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by 2 October 2020.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Jayati Handa
Or
Doris Bogunovic
Updates to this page
Published 18 September 2020Last updated 2 December 2020 + 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.