Crawford & Company Adjusters (UK) / GAB Robins Holdings UK merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Crawford & Company Adjusters (UK) Limited of GAB Robins Holdings UK Limited (GAB Robins).
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 8 April 2015 | Decision published |
| 17 March 2015 | Decision announced |
| 5 March 2015 | Revocation of the initial enforcement order |
| 5 February 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 5 February to 19 February 2015 | Invitation to comment |
| 8 December 2014 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
17 March 2015: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Crawford & Company Adjusters (UK) Limited of GAB Robins Holdings UK Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (8.4.15)
Revocation of initial enforcement order
5 March 2015: In view of the evidence available to the CMA at this stage, the CMA revoked the initial enforcement order. A copy of the order is available below.
- (10.3.15)
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
5 February 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (5.2.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
5 February 2015: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Initial enforcement order
On 8 December 2014, the CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P Holdings Limited and Crawford & Company Adjusters (UK) Limited in relation to the completed acquisition by Crawford & Company Adjusters (UK) Limited of GAB Robins UK Limited.
- (8.12.14)
Amendments/consents granted:
- (12.1.15)
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