Entertainment and recreation services sector: suspected anti-competitive agreements and conduct
The CMA investigated alleged anti-competitive agreements and conduct in the entertainment and recreation services sector under Chapters I and II CA98 and Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.
Case reference: 50794
Case timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 21 August 2020 | Investigation closed on administrative priority grounds |
| January 2020 to October 2020 | Further investigation including further information gathering and analysis. Potential state of play meetings with parties under investigation |
| August 2019 to December 2019 | Initial investigation: information gathering, including issuance of formal or informal information notices and parties’ responses. CMA analysis and review of information gathered. Potential state of play meetings with parties under investigation |
| 1 August 2019 | Investigation opened |
Change log
| Date of change | Reason for change | Change made to timetable |
|---|---|---|
| June 2020 | Additional time needed for information gathering and analysis | Time for information gathering and analysis extended from April to October 2020 |
| February 2020 | Additional time needed for information gathering and analysis | Time for information gathering and analysis extended from January to April 2020 |
Case information
21 August 2020: The CMA closed the investigation on administrative priority grounds having considered the CMA’s prioritisation principles.
1 August 2019: The CMA launched an investigation under Chapters I and II of the CA98 and Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU into suspected breaches of competition law by various parties. The investigation related to alleged anti-competitive agreements and suspected abuse of dominance
Updates to this page
Last updated 24 August 2020 + show all updates
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Investigation closed on administrative priority grounds.
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Case timetable extended from April to October 2020 for information gathering and analysis.
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Timetable updated.
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First published.