Tobii Dynavox AB / Acapela Group Babel Technologies SA merger inquiry

The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Tobii Dynavox AB (publ) of Acapela Group Babel Technologies SA.

Statutory timetable

Date Action
9 March 2022 Decision announced
8 February 2022 to 22 February 2022 Invitation to comment
8 February 2022 Launch of merger inquiry

Phase 1

Found not to qualify decision

9 March 2022: The CMA has decided that the anticipated acquisition by Tobii Dynavox AB of Acapela Group Babel Technologies SA does not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.

Launch of merger inquiry

8 February 2022: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to Tobii Dynavox AB (publ).

Invitation to comment: now closed

8 February 2022: 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.

These comments should be provided on or before the deadline set out above.  

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition issues to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk

Published 8 February 2022
Last updated 18 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Full text decision published.

  2. Found not to qualify decision published.

  3. First published.