Muller Dairy (UK) Limited / Yew Tree Dairy Holdings Limited merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Muller Dairy (UK) Limited of Yew Tree Dairy Holdings Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 6 December 2024 | Decision published |
| 22 October 2024 | Decision announced |
| 27 August 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 27 August 2024 to 10 September 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
22 October 2024: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Muller Dairy (UK) Limited of Yew Tree Dairy Holdings Limited.
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Launch of merger inquiry
27 August 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment: closed 10 September 2024
27 August 2024: 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
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Updates to this page
Published 27 August 2024Last updated 6 December 2024 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision published.
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First published.