Xchanging Holdings / Total Objects merger inquiry

The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Xchanging Holdings Limited of Total Objects Limited.

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
20 January 2015
Case type:
Mergers
Case state:
Closed
Market sector:
Electronics
Outcome:
Mergers - phase 1 clearance
Opened:
16 September 2014
Closed:
20 January 2015

Statutory timetable

Date Action
20 January 2015 Decision published
9 December 2014 Decision announced
14 October 2014 Launch of merger inquiry
16 to 30 September Invitation to comment

Phase 1

CMA clearance decision

9 December 2014: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Xchanging Holdings Limited of Total Objects Limited. The full text of the decision is available below:

Invitation to comment: Now closed

16 September 2014: 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.

Launch of CMA merger inquiry

14 October 2014: The CMA launched its merger inquiry following receipt of a satisfactory notification.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to:

Emily Chissell
Competition and Markets Authority
Victoria House
Southampton Row
London
WC1B 4AD

emily.chissell@cma.gsi.gov.uk

Published 20 January 2015

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