Seras / Enva (dedicated waste wood business) merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated acquisition by Seras Energy Ltd of G.I. Hadfield & Son Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
|---|---|
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 21 April 2026 to 6 May 2026 | Invitation to comment (*) |
(*) The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Invitation to comment: Closes 6 May 2026
21 April 2026: The CMA is issuing this ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.
Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by 6 May 2026.
Pre-notification
The CMA has received the necessary information from the parties to commence pre-notification.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
seras.envawoodsites@cma.gov.uk
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