Vodafone / Phones4U merger inquiry
The CMA assessed the completed acquisition by Vodafone Limited of 140 stores formerly controlled by Phones4U Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 24 March 2015 | Decision published |
| 4 February 2015 | Decision announced |
| 8 December 2014 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 8 December to 22 December 2014 | Invitation to comment |
| 25 September 2014 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
4 February 2015: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition by Vodafone Limited of 140 stores formerly controlled by Phones4U Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- Full text decision (24.3.15)
Launch of merger inquiry
8 December 2014: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- Commencement of initial period notice (8.12.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
8 December 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.
Initial enforcement order
25 September 2014: An Initial enforcement order under Section 72 of the Enterprise Act 2002 was served on Vodafone Group plc and Vodafone Limited. A copy of the order can be found below:
- Initial enforcement order (25.09.14)
Amendments/consents granted:
- Derogation 5 December 2014 (10.12.14)
- Derogation 23 December 2014 (23.12.14)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Raul Nieto
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
37 Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Last updated 24 March 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Derogation added.
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First published.