ABP / Dovecote Park merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by ABP Food Group Unlimited of an indirect minority shareholding in Extra Detail Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry |
| TBC | Invitation to comment |
| 17 September 2026 | Initial enforcement order (*) |
(*) The CMA has made an initial enforcement order. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Phase 1
Initial enforcement order
17 September 2026: The CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on 17 September 2026 in relation to the completed acquisition by ABP Food Group Unlimited of an indirect minority shareholding in Extra Detail Limited.
- (21.9.26)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
- Principal Case Officer: Daniel Norcott, daniel.norcott@cma.gov.uk, 020 3738 6353
Privacy notice
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