TravelSupermarket / Icelolly merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated merger between TravelSupermarket Limited and Icelolly Marketing Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 6 September 2021 | Clearance decision published |
| 12 August 2021 | Clearance decision announced |
| 25 June 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 25 June 2021 to 9 July 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
12 August 2021: The CMA has cleared the anticipated merger between TravelSupermarket Limited and Icelolly Marketing Limited.
- (6.9.21)
Launch of merger inquiry
24 June 2021: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
- (24.6.21)
Invitation to comment: now closed
25 June 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 6 September 2021 + show all updates
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Phase 1 full text clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.