Saint-Gobain / GCP Applied Technologies merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Saint-Gobain of GCP Applied Technologies.
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 22 September | Decision announced |
| 26 July 2022 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 26 May 2022 to 13 June 2022 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Clearance decision
22 September 2022: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. of GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
- (3.11.22)
Launch of merger inquiry
26 July 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (26.7.22)
20 September 2022: The CMA has given notice to the Parties that, as a result of the bank holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September 2022, the new deadline for the CMA to announce its decision whether to refer the merger for a phase 2 investigation is 22 September 2022.
Invitation to comment: now closed
26 May 2022: 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Published 26 May 2022Last updated 3 November 2022 + show all updates
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Full text phase 1 decision published.
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Statutory timetable updated and phase 1 decision announced.
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Update to deadline for phase 1 decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry and commencement notice published.
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First published.