Hasbro Inc / Entertainment One Ltd merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the completed acquisition by Hasbro Inc. of Entertainment One Ltd.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 16 January 2020 | Decision announced |
| 21 November 2019 to 5 December 2019 | Invitation to comment |
| 21 November 2019 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
16 January 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Hasbro Inc. of Entertainment One Ltd.
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Invitation to comment: now closed
21 November 2019: 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
21 November 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (21.11.19)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Updates to this page
Last updated 14 February 2020 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.