ACCO Europe / Esselte Group Holdings merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by ACCO Europe Limited of the entire issued share capital in Esselte Group Holdings.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 13 February 2017 | Decision published |
| 20 January 2017 | Decision announced |
| 2 December to 15 December 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 2 December 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
20 January 2017: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by ACCO Europe Limited of the entire issued share capital in Esselte Group Holdings. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (13.2.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
2 December 2016: 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
2 December 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
- (2.12.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Daniella Sinobad
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 2 December 2016Last updated 13 February 2017 + 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.