Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd / BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 19 July 2019 | Decision published |
| 13 June 2019 | Decision announced |
| 15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019 | Invitation to comment |
| 12 April 2019 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
13 June 2018: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.
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Invitation to comment: Now closed
15 April 2019: The Competition and Markets Authority (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.
Launch of merger inquiry
12 April 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (15.4.19)
Contact
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Updates to this page
Last updated 13 June 2019 + show all updates
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.