Zenith Hygiene Group / Bain Capital merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Bain Capital of Zenith Hygiene Group plc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 3 April 2018 | Decision published |
| 19 March 2018 | Decision announced |
| 24 January – 7 February 2018 | Invitation to comment |
| 24 January 2018 | Launch of merger enquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
19 March 2018: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Bain Capital of Zenith Hygiene Group plc. The full text of the decision is below.
- (3.4.18)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
24 January 2018: 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
24 January 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (24.1.18)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Faye Fullalove
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Updates to this page
Last updated 3 April 2018 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.