Irish Dairy Board (UK) / F J Need (foods) merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by the Irish Dairy Board (UK) Limited of F J Need (foods) Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 28 April 2017 | Decision published |
| 24 March 2017 | Decision announced |
| 2 to 16 February 2017 | Invitation to comment |
| 2 February 2017 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
24 March 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by the Irish Dairy Board (UK) Limited of F J Need (foods) Limited. The full text of the decision will be available shortly.
- (28.4.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
2 February 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
2 February 2017: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (2.2.17)
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Updates to this page
Last updated 28 April 2017 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.