AXA PPP Healthcare / Simplyhealth merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by AXA PPP healthcare Limited of the private medical insurance business of Simplyhealth Group Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 3 August 2015 | Decision published |
| 21 July 2015 | Decision announced |
| 4 June 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 4 June to 18 June 2015 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
21 July 2015: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by AXA PPP healthcare Limited of the private medical insurance business of Simplyhealth Group Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
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Launch of merger inquiry
4 June 2015: The CMA announced the launch of it’s merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (4.6.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
4 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 or public interest to:
Tobe Nwaogu
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Last updated 3 August 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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First published.