Liberty Media / Formula One merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Liberty Media of Formula One Group.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 6 January 2017 | Decision published |
| 16 December 2016 | Decision announced |
| 7 to 21 November 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 7 November 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
16 December 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Liberty Media of Formula One Group. The full text is available below.
- (6.1.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
7 November 2016: 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
7 November 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (7.11.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Jonny Ford
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 7 November 2016Last updated 6 January 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.