Stagecoach Devon / First Devon & Cornwall merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition of the Plymouth depot business and certain associated assets of First Devon & Cornwall Limited by Stagecoach Devon Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 4 November 2015 | Decision published |
| 21 September 2015 | Decision announced |
| 12 August 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 11 to 25 August 2015 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
21 September 2015: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition of the Plymouth depot business and certain associated assets of First Devon & Cornwall Limited by Stagecoach Devon Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
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Launch of merger inquiry
12 August 2015: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (14.8.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
11 August 2015: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted 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 has resulted, or may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
David Little
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD
Last updated 4 November 2015 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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First published.