LN-Gaiety / MAMA & Company merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by LN-Gaiety Holdings (Live Nation) of MAMA & Company.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 7 April 2016 | Decision published |
| 19 February 2016 | Decision announced |
| 22 December 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 3 November 2015 | Initial enforcement order |
| 2 October to 9 October 2015 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
19 February 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by LN-Gaiety Holdings (Live Nation) of MAMA & Company. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (7.4.16)
Launch of merger inquiry
22 December 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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(22.12.15)
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(22.12.15)
Initial enforcement order
3 November 2015: The CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on LN-Gaiety Holdings Limited (Gaiety) and its UK parent company, Live Nation Limited (Live Nation) in relation to its completed acquisition by LN-Gaiety Holdings (Live Nation) of MAMA & Company.
- (3.11.15)
Amendments/consents granted:
- (3.11.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
2 October 2015: 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Carole Bowley
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 19 February 2016Last updated 7 April 2016 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.