Evolution / NetEnt merger inquiry

The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition of NetEnt AB by Evolution Gaming Group AB.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 22 September 2020
• Last updated: 8 December 2020 — See all updates

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Recreation and leisure
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Opened: 22 September 2020
• Closed: 8 December 2020

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date	Action
8 December 2020	Clearance decision published
16 November 2020	Clearance decision announced
22 September to 5 October 2020	Invitation to comment
22 September 2020	Launch of merger inquiry

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

16 November 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Evolution Gaming Group AB of NetEnt AB.

• Full text decision (8.12.20)

Launch of merger inquiry

21 September 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

• Commencement notice (22.9.20)

Invitation to comment: now closed

22 September 2020: 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 5 October 2020.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:

general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk

Published 22 September 2020
Last updated 8 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 8 December 2020

   Clearance decision published.

2. 16 November 2020

   Clearance decision announced

3. 22 September 2020

   First published.