Atos Medical / Countrywide Supplies merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition of Countrywide Supplies Limited by Atos Medical SE.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 14 September 2015 | Decision published |
| 7 August 2015 | Decision announced |
| 1 July 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 30 June to 14 July 2015 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
7 August 2015: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Atos Medical SE of Countrywide Supplies Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
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Launch of CMA merger inquiry
1 July 2015: The CMA notified the parties that the initial period would commence on 2 July 2015.
- (1.7.15)
Invitation to comment: closes 14 July 2015
30 June 2015: 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:
Peter Swan
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Last updated 14 September 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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First published.