Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd / BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd merger inquiry

The CMA investigated and cleared the proposed acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
15 April 2019
Last updated
13 June 2019 — See all updates
Case type:
Mergers
Case state:
Closed
Market sector:
Defence
Outcome:
Mergers - phase 1 clearance
Opened:
15 April 2019
Closed:
19 July 2019

Statutory timetable

Phase 1 date Action
19 July 2019 Decision published
13 June 2019 Decision announced
15 April 2019 to 30 April 2019 Invitation to comment
12 April 2019 Launch of merger inquiry

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

13 June 2018: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Ltd.

Invitation to comment: Now closed

15 April 2019: 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

12 April 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to:

mergersupportteam@cma.gov.uk

Published 15 April 2019
Last updated 13 June 2019 + show all updates

  1. Clearance decision announced.

  2. First published.