Headlam Group / Garrod Bros Business merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the completed acquisition by Headlam Group Plc of the Garrod Bros’ business of distribution of floor covering material.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 28 March 2019 | Decision announced |
| 11 February to 25 February 2019 | Invitation to comment |
| 8 February 2019 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 5 December 2018 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
28 March 2019: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by Headlam Group Plc of Garrod Bros (London) Ltd’s business of distribution of floor covering material.
- (9.4.19)
Invitation to comment: now closed
11 February 2019: The 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 of that situation 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
8 February 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (11.2.19)
Initial enforcement order
On 5 December 2018, the CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Headlam Group Plc, HFD Ltd and the Garrod Bros’ business of distribution of floor covering material.
- (10.12.18)
- (10.12.18)
Amendments/consents granted
- (4.2.19)
Contact
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Updates to this page
Last updated 28 March 2019 + show all updates
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Announcement of merger clearance decision.
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Commencement of initial period notice published and invitation to comment issued.
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First published.