eBay Inc / Motors.co.uk Limited merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by eBay Inc of Motors.co.uk Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 8 March 2019 | Decision published |
| 12 February 2019 | Decision announced |
| 13 December 2018 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 11 December 2018 to 27 December 2018 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
12 February 2019: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by eBay Inc of Motors.co.uk Limited.
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Launch of merger inquiry
13 December 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (14.12.18)
Invitation to comment: closes 27 December 2018
11 December 2018: 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.
Contact
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Updates to this page
Published 11 December 2018Last updated 12 February 2019 + show all updates
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Clearance decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry notice published.
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First published.