SK hynix / Intel's NAND and SSD business merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by SK hynix Inc. of Intel Corporation's NAND and SSD business.
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 30 July 2021 | Decision published |
| 28 June 2021 | Decision announced |
| 7 May 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 27 April 2021 to 11 May 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
28 June 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by SK hynix Inc. of Intel Corporation’s NAND and SSD business.
- (30.7.21)
Launch of merger inquiry
7 May 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (10.5.21)
Invitation to comment: now closed
27 April 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.
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
Last updated 30 July 2021 + show all updates
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Full text of the clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Launch of merger inquiry, with commencement of initial period, published.
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First published.