Orkla House / L.G. Harris merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Orkla House Care Norge AS of L.G. Harris & Co. Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 26 August 2016 | Decision published |
| 28 July 2016 | Decision announced |
| 14 June to 28 June 2016 | Invitation to comment |
| 14 June 2016 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
28 July 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Orkla House Care Norge AS of L.G. Harris & Co. Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (26.8.16)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
14 June 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
14 June 2016: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (14.6.16)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Martin Hughes
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Published 14 June 2016Last updated 26 August 2016 + 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.