BT Group / IP Trade merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by BT Group plc, through its subsidiary BT (Netherlands) Holding BV, of IP Trade S.A.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2017 | Decision published |
| 25 April 2017 | Decision announced |
| 7 March 2017 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 24 February to 10 March 2017 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
25 April 2017: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by BT Group plc, through its subsidiary BT (Netherlands) Holding BV, of IP Trade S.A. The full text of the decision is available below.
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Launch of merger inquiry
7 March 2017: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (7.3.17)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
24 February 2017: 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.
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Last updated 11 May 2017 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Launch of CMA merger inquiry.
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First published.