AstenJohnson Holdings Ltd / Heimbach GmbH merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by AstenJohnson Holdings Limited of the paper machine clothing business of Heimbach GmbH.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 26 June 2019 | Decision published |
| 19 June 2019 | Decision announced |
| 29 April to 14 May 2019 | Invitation to comment |
| 29 April 2019 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
19 June 2019: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by AstenJohnson Holdings Limited of the paper machine clothing business of Heimbach GmbH.
- (26.6.19)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
29 April 2019: 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
29 April 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (29.4.19)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Updates to this page
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The full text of the clearance decision has been published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.