PepsiCo Inc / Pipers Crisps Limited merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by PepsiCo Inc. of Pipers Crisps Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 21 February 2019 | Decision published |
| 30 January 2019 | Decision announced |
| 14 December 2018 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 7 December to 21 December 2018 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
30 January 2019: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by PepsiCo Inc. of Pipers Crisps Limited.
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Launch of merger inquiry
14 December 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
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Invitation to comment: now closed
7 December 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Updates to this page
Last updated 30 January 2019 + show all updates
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The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by PepsiCo Inc. of Pipers Crisps Limited.
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Launch of merger inquiry notice published.
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First published.