The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd / Trelleborg Wheels Systems Holding AB merger inquiry
The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 28 March 2023 | Case closed |
| 28 March 2023 | Decision announced |
| 31 January 2023 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 31 January 2023 to 14 February | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
28 March 2023: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd of Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding AB.
- (4.5.23)
Launch of merger inquiry
31 January 2023: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (31.1.23)
Invitation to comment: now closed
31 January 2023: 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 or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Last updated 4 May 2023 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision published.
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First published.