IHS Markit Ltd / CME Global Inc. JV Merger Inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated joint venture between IHS Markit Ltd’s MarkitSERV Business and CME Global Inc.’s Optimization Business.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 27 July 2021 | Decision announced |
| 4 June 2021 | Launch of merger investigation |
| 4 June 2021 to 18 June 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
27 July 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated joint venture between IHS Markit Ltd’s MarkitSERV Business and CME Global Inc.’s Optimization Business.
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Launch of merger inquiry
4 June 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (4.6.21)
Invitation to comment: now closed
4 June 2021: The 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Last updated 2 September 2021 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision published.
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First published.