Avery Dennison / MACtac merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Avery Dennison of MACtac (Europe).
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 September 2016 | Decision published |
| 26 July 2016 | Decision announced |
| 13 June to 27 June 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 13 June 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
26 July 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Avery Dennison of MACtac (Europe). The full text of the decision is available below.
- (1.9.16)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
13 June 2016: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction 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 has resulted, or 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
13 June 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (13.6.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Nathalie Lobel Lastmann
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 13 June 2016Last updated 1 September 2016 + 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.