Takeaway.com N.V. / Just Eat plc merger inquiry
The CMA has investigated and cleared the completed acquisition by Takeaway.com N.V. of Just Eat plc.
Phase 1
Statutory timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 7 May 2020 | Decision published |
| 23 April 2020 | Decision announced |
| 19 March 2020 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 30 January 2020 | Initial enforcement order |
| 24 January to 6 February 2020 | Invitation to comment |
CMA clearance decision
23 April 2020: The CMA has cleared the completed acquisition of Just Eat Plc by Takeaway.com N.V.
- (7.5.20)
- (23.4.20)
- News story: CMA gives Just Eat and Takeaway.com deal the green light (23.4.20)
Revocation of Initial Enforcement Order
16 April 2020: In view of the statutory restrictions under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 and the evidence it has received through the course of its investigation, the CMA has revoked the initial enforcement order. The CMA is continuing to conduct its assessment of the merger and has not yet decided whether the deal will result in a substantial lessening of competition.
- (16.4.20)
Launch of merger inquiry
19 March 2020: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
- (19.3.20)
Initial enforcement order
30 January 2020: The CMA served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Takeaway.com N.V. and Just Eat plc in relation to the completed acquisition of Just Eat plc by Takeaway.com N.V.
- (4.2.20)
Amendments/consents granted:
- (25.3.20)
- (3.3.20)
- (4.2.20)
Invitation to comment: now closed
24 January 2020: 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.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Nafees Saeed
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Last updated 7 May 2020 + show all updates
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Full text of the Phase 1 clearance decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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Revocation of Initial Enforcement Order published.
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Derogation added.
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Commencement of initial period notice published.
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Derogation published.
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Initial enforcement order and derogation published.
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First published.