CareTech Holdings plc / Cambian Group plc merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the completed acquisition by CareTech Holdings plc of Cambian Group plc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 21 February 2019 | Decison published |
| 8 February 2019 | Decison announced |
| 12 December 2018 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 28 November 2018 to 12 December 2018 | Invitation to comment |
| 16 October 2018 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
8 February 2019: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by CareTech Holdings plc of Cambian Group plc.
- (21.2.19)
Launch of merger inquiry
12 December 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (12.12.18)
Invitation to comment: closes on 12 December 2018
28 November 2018: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 has resulted, or 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.
Initial enforcement order
On 16 October 2018, the CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on CareTech Holdings plc and Cambian Group plc, in relation to the anticipated acquisition by CareTech Holdings plc of Cambian Group plc.
- (19.10.18)
Amendments/consents granted:
- (28.1.19)
- (23.10.18)
- (19.10.18)
- (19.10.18)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk.
Last updated 8 February 2019 + show all updates
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Clearance decision announced.
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Launch of merger inquiry.
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Invitation to comment issued.
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New derogation granted.
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First published.