Chemring Group / Wallop Defence Systems merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Chemring Group plc of a business and certain assets of Wallop Defence Systems Limited.
Statutory timetable
Phase 1 date | Action |
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3 May 2016 | Decision published |
29 March 2016 | Decision announced |
10 February to 24 February 2016 | Invitation to comment |
10 February 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
29 March 2016: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Chemring Group plc of a business and certain assets of Wallop Defence Systems Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (3.5.16)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
10 February 2016: 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.
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
10 February 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (10.2.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Carole Bowley
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Last updated 3 May 2016 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.