Greater Manchester Buses South Limited / JP Executive Travel
The CMA investigated the completed acquisition by Greater Manchester Buses South Limited (a subsidiary of Stagecoach Group plc) of certain assets of JP Executive Travel.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 17 October 2014 | Decision published |
| 21 August 2014 | Decision announced |
| 27 June to 10 July 2014 | Invitation to comment to third parties |
| 29 April 2014 | Initial enforcement order |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
21 August 2014: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Greater Manchester Buses South Limited (GMBS – a subsidiary of Stagecoach Group Plc.) of certain assets of JP Executive Travel. The full text of the decision is available below:
- (17.10.14)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
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.
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
29 April 2014: The CMA imposed an initial enforcement order pursuant to section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 and issued an invitation to comment.
Initial enforcement order
- (29.4.14)
Amendments/consents granted:
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:
Raúl Nieto
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD