Graco BV / Hi-Tech Spray Equipment merger inquiry
皇冠体育app CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Graco BV of Hi-Tech Spray Equipment, S.A.
Statutory timetable
Date | Action |
---|---|
5 March 2021 | Decision published |
18 February 2021 | Decision announced |
12 January 2021 | Launch of merger inquiry |
12 to 26 January 2021 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
18 February 2021: 皇冠体育app CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Graco BV of Hi-Tech Spray Equipment, S.A, using the 鈥榙e minimis鈥� exception.
- (5.3.21)
Launch of merger inquiry
12 January 2021: 皇冠体育app CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties.
- (12.1.21)
Invitation to comment: closed
12 January 2021: 皇冠体育app 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.
皇冠体育appse comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: