CVC Capital / Six Nations Rugby Merger Inquiry
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. of a minority interest in Six Nations Rugby Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 27 August 2021 | Decision published |
| 26 May 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 26 May 2021 to 10 June 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
14 July 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. of a minority interest in Six Nations Rugby Limited.
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Launch of merger inquiry
26 May 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment: now closed
26 May 2021: 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.
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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 26 May 2021Last updated 27 August 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.