IP / Touchstone Innovations merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by IP Group plc of Touchstone Innovations plc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 8 November 2017 | Decision published |
| 17 October 2017 | Decision announced |
| 29 August to 12 September 2017 | Invitation to comment |
| 29 August 2017 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
17 October 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by IP Group of Touchstone Innovations plc. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (8.11.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
29 August 2017: 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
29 August 2017: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (29.8.17)
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Last updated 8 November 2017 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.