Amazon / iRobot merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Amazon.com, Inc of iRobot Corporation.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 16 June 2023 | Decision announced |
| 18 April 2023 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 6 April 2023 - 03 May 2023 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA Clearance decision
16 June 2023: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Amazon.com, Inc of iRobot Corporation.
- (24.7.23)
- (16.6.23)
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Launch of merger inquiry
18 April 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment: closed on 03 May 2023
6 April 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.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Updates to this page
Last updated 24 July 2023 + show all updates
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Full text decision published
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Summary of phase 1 decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry
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First published.