eBay / Depop merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigated the anticipated acquisition by eBay Inc. of Depop Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | Phase 1 decision announced |
| 8 June 2026 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 23 April 2026 to 8 May 2026 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
15 July 2026: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by eBay Inc. of Depop Limited. The full text of the decision will be published shortly.
Launch of merger inquiry
8 June 2026: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (8.6.26)
Invitation to comment: closed
The CMA is issuing this ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
Pre-notification
The CMA has received the necessary information from the parties to commence pre-notification.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
For media enquiries, contact the CMA press office.
- Telephone numbers
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- Phone: 020 3738 6460
- Out of hours: 020 3738 6878
Opening hours
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Updates to this page
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Phase 1 decision announced.
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Commencement notice published.
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First published.