Penguin Random House / Simon & Schuster merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Penguin Random House LLC of the Simon & Schuster book publishing business.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2021 | Decision announced |
| 22 March to 7 April | Invitation to comment |
| 19 March 2021 | Launch of merger investigation |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
12 May 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Penguin Random House LLC of the Simon & Schuster book publishing business.
- (4.6.21)
Invitation to comment: now closed
22 March 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
19 March 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (22.3.21)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Last updated 4 June 2021 + show all updates
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Final report published.
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Clearance announcement published.
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First published.