Cellnex UK Limited / Arqiva Services Limited merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Cellnex UK Limited of Arqiva Services Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
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| 18 May 2020 | Decision published |
| 22 April 2020 | Decision announced |
| 24 February 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 13 to 27 February 2020 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
22 April 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Cellnex UK Limited of Arqiva Services Limited.
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- News story: Cellnex’s purchase of Arqiva cleared by the CMA after thorough review (22.4.20)
Launch of merger inquiry
24 February 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
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Invitation to comment: closed 27 February 2020
13 February 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 13 February 2020Last updated 18 May 2020 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Cellnex UK Limited of Arqiva Services Limited.
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Update for launch of formal Phase 1 investigation
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First published.