TFL Ledertechnik / LANXESS Deutschland merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by TFL Ledertechnik GmbH of the leather chemicals business of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2020 | Decision published |
| 4 December 2020 | Decision announced |
| 20 October to 3 November 2020 | Invitation to comment |
| 20 October 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
4 December 2020: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by TFL Ledertechnik GmbH of the leather chemicals business of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
- (24.12.20)
Launch of merger inquiry
20 October 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (20.10.20)
Invitation to comment: closes 3 November 2020
20 October 2020: 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 3 November 2020.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Published 20 October 2020Last updated 24 December 2020 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.