BT Group / EE merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by BT Group plc of EE Limited.
Phase 2
Administrative timetable
Date of referral: 9.6.15
Statutory deadline: 18.1.16 (with 8 week extension)
Contact
Email: BT.EE@cma.gsi.gov.uk
Final report
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- Press release: CMA clears BT/EE merger (15.1.16)
Provisional findings
28 October 2015: The CMA has provisionally cleared BT’s anticipated acquisition of EE.
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- Press release: CMA provisionally clears BT/EE merger (28.10.15)
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Issues statement
17 July 2015: The issues statement sets out the scope of the investigation. It outlines initial theories on what might be adversely affecting competition, but it doesn’t set out findings or conclusions.
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- News story: CMA publishes issues statement in BT/EE merger (17.7.15)
Evidence
The publication of the evidence of any party on the CMA’s web pages does not indicate in any way endorsement by the CMA of the views expressed in the evidence or acceptance of that evidence. Publication in this way is designed to assist public understanding of the issues.
Responses to provisional findings
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Hearing summaries
As part of its evidence-gathering process, the CMA is holding hearings with a range of industry customers and interested parties.
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Responses to issues statement
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Initial submissions
The CMA’s merger inquiry is independent and welcomes submissions from all interested parties.
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CMA staff disclosure of interests
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Inquiry group appointed
19 June 2015: The CMA has appointed the inquiry group.
John Wotton (Inquiry Chair), Robin Aaronson, Dr Graham Sharp and Bob Spedding.
Terms of reference
9 June 2015: The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by BT Group plc of EE Limited for an in-depth phase 2 investigation.
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Phase 1
| Phase 1 date | Action |
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| 24 June 2015 | Decision published |
| 9 June 2015 | Decision announced |
| 18 May 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 18 May to 26 May 2015 | Invitation to comment |
| 4 March to 18 March 2015 | Preliminary invitation to comment |
Reference decision
- Press release: BT/EE merger fast-tracked to phase 2 investigation (9.6.15)
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Launch of merger inquiry
18 May 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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- News story: BT and EE request fast track reference to phase 2 (18.5.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
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CMA staff disclosure
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Updates to this page
Published 4 March 2015Last updated 15 January 2016 + show all updates
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Full final report published.
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Summary of final report published.
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First published.