Martin McColl / Co-operative merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Martin McColl Ltd of 298 grocery stores from Co-operative Group Ltd.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 26 January 2017 | Decision published |
| 20 December 2016 | Decision announced |
| 28 October to 11 November 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 28 October 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
20 December 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Martin McColl Ltd of 298 grocery stores from Co-operative Group Ltd. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (26.1.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
28 October 2016: 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
28 October 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (28.10.16)
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Updates to this page
Last updated 26 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.