Asda Stores / Co-operative Group (5 stores) merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Asda Stores Limited of 5 grocery stores from Co-operative Group Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 22 December 2014 | Decision published |
| 28 November 2014 | Decision announced |
| 6 October 2014 to 17 October 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 6 October 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
28 November 2014: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Asda Stores Limited of 5 grocery stores and 3 petrol filling stations from Co-operative Group Limited. The full text of the decision is available below:
- Full text decision (22.12.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
6 October 2014: The 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.
The addresses of the 5 Co-operative grocery stores are:
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Co-operative Food (including petrol filling station) Strelley Road Bilborough Nottingham NG8 3AP
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Co-operative Food 19-23 Lawton Road Alsager ST7 2AA
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Co-operative Food The Ridgedale Centre Hollins Lane Marple, Stockport SK6 6AU
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Co-operative Food (including petrol filling station) 151-157 High Street Tranent EH33 1LP
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Co-operative Food (including petrol filling station) Pyle Industrial Estate Pyle Cross Pyle, Bridgend CF33 6BU
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Davis Galimberti
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD