SDE Group / Innserve Limited merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition of Innserve Limited by SDE Group (jointly controlled by Heineken UK Limited and Carlsberg UK Limited).
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
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| 3 March 2021 | Decision announced |
| 22 December 2020 to 13 January 2021 | Invitation to comment |
| 22 December 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
3 March 2021: The CMA has cleared the proposed acquisition by SDE Group of Innserve Limited.
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Invitation to comment: Now closed
22 December 2020: 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.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Launch of merger inquiry
22 December 2020: The CMA has launched its phase 1 investigation following the European Commission’s decision to refer the case to the United Kingdom under Article 4(4) of the EC Merger Regulation.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Published 22 December 2020Last updated 19 April 2021 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.