GVC Holdings / Ladbrokes Coral Group merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by GVC Holdings plc of Ladbrokes Coral Group plc.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 6 April 2018 | Decision published |
| 21 March 2018 | Decision announced |
| 6 April 2018 | Deadline for phase 1 decision |
| 7 to 21 February 2018 | Invitation to comment |
| 7 February 2018 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
21 March 2018: The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by GVC Holdings plc of Ladbrokes Coral Group plc.
- (6.4.18)
- News story: CMA clears GVC / Ladbrokes merger (21.3.18)
Invitation to comment: closes 21 February 2018
7 February 2018: 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
7 February 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (7.2.18)
Contact
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Last updated 6 April 2018 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.