Graphic Packaging Holding Company / AR Packaging Group AB merger inquiry
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Graphic Packaging Holding Company of AR Packaging Group AB.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 6 October 2021 | Decision announced |
| 17 August 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 17 August 2021 to 1 September 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Clearance decision
6 October 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Graphic Packaging Holding Company of AR Packaging Group AB.
- (27.10.21)
Launch of merger inquiry
17 August 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (17.8.21)
Invitation to comment: closes 1 September 2021
17 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.
- (17.8.21)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Last updated 27 October 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision published.
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First published.