EssilorLuxottica / Lenstec Merger Inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by EssilorLuxottica S.A. of Lenstec Optical Group Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
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| 12 October 2021 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 16 August 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 16 August to 31 August 2021 | Invitation to Comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
12 October 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by EssilorLuxottica S.A. of Lenstec Optical Group Limited. The full text of the decision will be available shortly.
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Launch of merger inquiry
16 August 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment closed: 31 August 2021
16 August 2021: 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.
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 or public interest to:
Jayati Handa, Principal Case Officer
Updates to this page
Published 16 August 2021Last updated 12 November 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published and case page closed.
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CMA clearance decision, with executive summary of the decision, published.
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First published.