Calisen / MapleCo merger inquiry

The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Calisen Midco I Limited of Maple TopCo Limited, a subsidiary of Equitix Bidco.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 13 March 2023
• Last updated: 14 June 2023 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Energy
• Opened: 13 March 2023

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
18 May 2023	Decision announced
27 March 2023	Launch of merger inquiry
13 March 2023 to 27 March 2023	Invitation to comment

Phase 1

18 May 2023: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Calisen Midco I Limited of Maple TopcCo Limited.

• Full text decision (PDF, 295KB) (14.6.23)

Launch of merger inquiry

27 March 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement notice (PDF, 98.2 KB) (27.3.23)

Invitation to comment: closes on 27 March 2023

13 March 2023: The 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 to:

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.

Published 13 March 2023
Last updated 14 June 2023 + show all updates

1. 14 June 2023

   Full text decision published.

2. 18 May 2023

   Clearance decision announced.

3. 27 March 2023

   Commencement notice published.

4. 13 March 2023

   First published.