Auction Technology Group / Live Auctioneers, LLC. merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Auction Technology Group plc of Live Auctioneers, LLC
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12 November 2021 | Decision published |
| 29 September 2021 | Decision announced |
| 10 August 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 2 August to 13 August 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
29 September 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Auction Technology Group plc of Live Auctioneers, LLC.
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Launch of merger inquiry
10 August 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment closed: 13 August 2021
2 August 2021: 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 issues to:
Carolina Ricciardi
Principal Case Officer
Updates to this page
Published 2 August 2021Last updated 12 November 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Commencement notice published.
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First published.