Consultation outcome

Review of BAE Systems/Marconi merger undertakings

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 3 November 2014
• Last updated: 29 July 2016 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Decision statement

PDF, 254 KB, 13 pages

Detail of outcome

The CMA has decided to open a review into the undertakings given by BAE Systems plc following its merger with Marconi Electronic Systems in 1999.

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Original consultation

Summary

The CMA invited comments on a request by BAE Systems plc to review the BAE Systems/Marconi merger undertakings.

This consultation ran from
11am on 3 November 2014 to 5pm on 24 November 2014

Consultation description

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is inviting comments on a request by BAE Systems plc (formerly British Aerospace plc) to review the undertakings in lieu of reference given to the then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry under section 75G of the Fair Trading Act 1973 in relation to the acquisition by British Aerospace plc of the Marconi electronic systems business of the General Electric Company plc.

The undertakings were made to remedy the competition and other public interest concerns arising from the merger. The CMA is considering whether to launch a review of these undertakings under section 75J of the Fair Trading Act 1973.

Documents

Detail of the invitation to comment

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Published 3 November 2014
Last updated 29 July 2016 + show all updates

1. 29 July 2016

   Decision statement added.

2. 3 November 2014

   First published.