Platinum Equity / Malcolm Enamellers merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition of Malcolm Enamellers Limited by Platinum Equity, LLC.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 25 November 2015 | Decision published |
| 9 November 2015 | Decision announced |
| 25 September 2015 to 8 October 2015 | Invitation to comment |
| 25 September 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
9 November 2015: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition of Malcolm Enamellers Limited by Platinum Equity, LLC. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (25.11.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
25 September 2015: 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 CMA merger inquiry
25 September 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (25.9.15)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
David Little
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Last updated 25 November 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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First published.