Microsoft Corporation / Nuance Communications, Inc. merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Nuance Communications, Inc.
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2 March 2022 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 12 January 2022 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 13 December 2021 to 10 January 2022 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
2 March 2022: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Microsoft Corporate of Nuance Communications, Inc.
- (31.3.22)
- (2.3.22)
Launch of merger inquiry
12 January 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (12.1.22)
Invitation to comment: now closed
13 December 2021: The 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Published 13 December 2021Last updated 31 March 2022 + show all updates
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Full text of clearance decision published.
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Summary of clearance decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry announced.
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First published.