FC Oval / Bupa merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by FC Oval Bidco Limited of Bupa Care Homes Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 4 January 2018 | Decision published |
| 13 December 2017 | Decision announced |
| 9 November 2017 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 6 to 21 November 2017 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
13 December 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by FC Oval Bidco Limited of Bupa Care Homes Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
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Launch of merger inquiry
9 November 2017: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (9.11.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
6 November 2017: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
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Updates to this page
Last updated 4 January 2018 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Launch of CMA merger inquiy.
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First published.