Kaplan / Osborne Books merger inquiry
The CMA investigated the anticipated acquisition by Kaplan Int. Holdings Limited of Osborne Books Limited.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 11 March 2016 | Decision published |
| 9 February 2016 | Decision announced |
| 18 December 2015 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 2 December to 16 December 2015 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
9 February 2016: The CMA has cleared the acquisition by Kaplan Int. Holdings Limited of Osborne Books Limited. The full text of the decision is available below.
- (11.3.16)
Launch of CMA merger inquiry
21 December 2015: On 18 December, the CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (21.12.15)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
2 December 2015: 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.
Updates to this page
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.