Alumasc / ARP and Rainwater Online Holdings merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Alumasc Group plc of ARP Group Holdings Ltd and Rainwater Online Holdings Limited.
Phase 1
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 29 January 2024 | Decision published |
| 15 December 2023 | Decision announced |
| 27 October 2023 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 26 October 2023 to 9 November 2023 | Invitation to comment |
CMA clearance decision
15 December 2023: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Alumasc Group plc of ARP Group Holdings Ltd and Rainwater Online Holdings Limited.
- (29.01.24)
Launch of merger inquiry
27 October 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (30.10.23)
Invitation to comment: closes 9 November 2023
26 October 2023: 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, in advance of the CMA’s formal investigation starting.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Last updated 29 January 2024 + show all updates
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Decision letter added and case closed
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Decision notice published
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Launch of merger inquiry and commencement notice published
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First published.