Associated British Foods Plc / Dorset Cereals Limited
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Associated British Foods Plc of Dorset Cereals Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 28 October 2014 | Decision published |
| 6 October 2014 | Decision announced |
| 11 August 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Case reference: ME/6452/14
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
6 October 2014: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Associated British Foods Plc of Dorset Cereals Limited. The full text of the decision is available below:
- Full text decision (28.10.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
8 August 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Cleo Alliston
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD