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Template used by the CMA when starting an investigation into a merger that has not been formally notified to the CMA by the merging parties.
Notice relating to the proposed acquisition of Cobham PLC by Advent International.
How the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will engage with businesses and their advisors during a merger investigation.
Guidance on requests for internal documents in merger investigations.
Notice relating to the proposed acquisition of The Perpetuus Group (Perpetuus Energy Limited, Perpetuus Advanced Materials plc and Perpetuus Carbon Technologies Limited) by Taurus International Ltd and others.
Commentary on some of the most frequently asked questions from retailers and their advisers in retail mergers.
Outlines guiding principles for parties to follow when submitting technical economic analysis to the CMA as part of an inquiry.
Fees to pay for mergers that are investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and how to pay them.
Guidance on the CMA’s procedure and approach to its assessment when reviewing mergers involving water enterprises.
Framework for analysing government’s interaction with markets, and to understand the different ways in which government can affect markets.
This guidance helps developers of new build downstream gas and electricity infrastructure to understand the scope of the National Security and Investment Act 2021.
Good practice in the design and presentation of customer survey evidence in merger cases.
Why the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has asked you for information about a merger, and how to share it with us.
Information on how the CMA investigated the merger, and how you can find out more.
Guidance on the CMA's approach to merger assessment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Monitor’s advice to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the relevant patient benefits arising from the proposed merger of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS …
Provides guidance on the CMA’s procedure and approach to its assessment when reviewing mergers involving a public provider of the National Health Service (NHS).
Guidance to accompany the Enterprise Act 2002 (Share of Supply) (Amendment) Order 2020 and the Enterprise Act 2002 (Turnover Test) (Amendment) Order 2020.
This guidance concerns the CMA's activities in monitoring and enforcing compliance with final merger and market undertakings and orders.
On 3 March 2020, the CMA hosted an event to explore digital markets, focussing on innovation, investment and competition.
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