Chargemaster / Elektromotive merger inquiry

The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Chargemaster Plc of Elektromotive Ltd.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 23 November 2016
• Last updated: 3 March 2017 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Motor industry
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Opened: 23 November 2016
• Closed: 3 March 2017

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
3 March 2017	Decision published
20 January 2017	Decision announced
23 November 2016	Launch of merger inquiry
23 November to 7 December 2016	Invitation to comment

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

20 January 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Chargemaster Plc of Elektromotive Ltd. The full text of the decision is available below.

• Full text decision (3.3.17)

Launch of merger inquiry

23 November 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement of initial period notice (23.11.16)

Invitation to comment: Now closed

23 November 2016: 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.

Contact

mergersupportteam@cma.gsi.gov.uk

Published 23 November 2016
Last updated 3 March 2017 + show all updates

1. 3 March 2017

   Full text of the decision published.

2. 20 January 2017

   Clearance decision announced.

3. 23 November 2016

   First published.