Alphabet Inc. (Google LLC) / Anthropic merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated Alphabet Inc.’s (Google LLC) partnership with Anthropic PBC.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 19 November 2024 | Decision announced |
| 24 October 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 30 July 2024 to 13 August 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Found not to qualify decision
19 November 2024: The CMA has decided that Alphabet’s partnership with Anthropic does not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002. We will publish the full text decision shortly.
- (19.11.24)
Launch of merger inquiry
24 October 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (24.10.24)
Invitation to comment: closed 13 August 2024
30 July 2024: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that Alphabet’s partnership with Anthropic 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 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, in advance of the CMA’s formal investigation starting.
- (30.7.24)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
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Updates to this page
Last updated 19 November 2024 + show all updates
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Summary of phase 1 decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry.
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First published.