Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited / Marston's PLC merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed joint venture between Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited and Marston’s PLC.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 9 October 2020 | Decision announced |
| 19 August 2020 | Invitation to comment |
| 18 August 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
9 October 2020: The CMA has cleared the proposed joint venture between Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited and Marston’s PLC.
- (2.11.20)
- (9.10.20)
- News story: Deal between Carlsberg and Marston’s given the go-ahead (9.10.20)
Notice of extension of the preliminary assessment period
- (21.8.20)
- (19.8.20)
Invitation to comment: closes 2 September 2020
19 August 2020: 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
18 August 2020: The CMA has launched its phase 1 investigation following the European Commission’s decision to refer the case to the United Kingdom under Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Last updated 2 November 2020 + show all updates
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The full text decision has been published to the case page.
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Clearance decision announced and summary of the decision published.
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Notice of termination of extension published.
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Notice of extension of the preliminary assessment period published.
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First published.