Dawn Meats / Dunbia merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated joint venture between Dawn Meats and Dunbia and anticipated acquisition of Dunbia (Ireland) Limited by Dawn Meats Unlimited Company.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12 October 2017 | Decision published |
| 29 September 2017 | Decision announced |
| 10 August to 24 August 2017 | Invitation to comment |
| 10 August 2017 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
29 September 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated joint venture between Dawn Meats and Dunbia and anticipated acquisition of Dunbia (Ireland) Limited by Dawn Meats Unlimited Company. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (12.10.17)
- News story: CMA clears UK meat processing merger (29.9.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
10 August 2017: 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 merger inquiry
10 August 2017: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (10.8.17)
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Updates to this page
Last updated 12 October 2017 + 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.