Lanxess AG / Emerald Kalama Chemical LLC merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical LLC by Lanxess AG.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 23 July 2021 | Decision announced |
| 4 June to 21 June 2021 | Invitation to Comment |
| 4 June 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
23 July 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Lanxess AG of Emerald Kalama LLC.
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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.
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Invitation to comment: Now closed
4 June 2021: 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.
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Updates to this page
Last updated 12 August 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Merger clearance update published.
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First published.