Motor industry merger inquiry

The CMA investigated an anticipated acquisition in the motor industry sector.

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
23 November 2020
Case type:
Mergers
Case state:
Closed
Market sector:
Motor industry
Opened:
23 November 2020
Closed:
23 November 2020

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 Action
23 November 2020 Decision announced
N/A Launch of merger inquiry (N/A)
18 September 2020 Initial enforcement order

Abandonment

12 November 2020: The parties to the anticipated acquisition confirmed that they have abandoned the transaction. On this basis, the CMA has decided not to make a reference in this case. The abandonment occurred before the parties made any public announcement regarding the transaction.

Initial enforcement order

18 September 2020: The CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 in relation to this anticipated acquisition.

Published 23 November 2020