Swissport Group UK Ltd / Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated acquisition by Swissport Group UK Ltd of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 29 May 2019 | Decision published |
| 18 April 2019 | Decision announced |
| 27 March 2019 to 9 April 2019 | Invitation to comment |
| 27 March 2019 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
18 April 2019: The CMA has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Swissport Group UK Ltd of Heathrow Cargo Handling Ltd.
- (29.5.19)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
27 March 2019: The 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.
Launch of merger inquiry
27 March 2019: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (27.3.19)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Updates to this page
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Full text of the clearance decision has been published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.