United Kingdom: Competition and Markets Authority investigation into acquisition of Spirent Communications by Keysight Technologies

Progress

Current status
in force
09 Apr 2025 in force
30 Jan 2025 processing consultation
16 Jan 2025 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

09 Apr 2025
in force

Competition and Markets Authority issued ruling in its investigation into Keysight Technologies anticipated acquisition of Spirent Communications

On 9 April 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) imposed a GBP 25'000 penalty on Keysight Technologies for failing to comply with the requirements of the First Notice without reasonable excuse. This followed a provisional penalty notice …

Source
Event type investigation
Action type ruling
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
30 Jan 2025
processing consultation

Competition and Markets Authority closed consultation on investigation into proposed acquisition of Spirent Communications by Keysight Technologies

On 30 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on the investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Spirent Communications by Keysight Technologies. The investigation will assess whether the transaction c…

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
16 Jan 2025
in consultation

Competition and Markets Authority opened consultation on investigation into proposed acquisition of Spirent Communications by Keysight Technologies

On 16 January 2025, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a consultation as part of its investigation into the anticipated acquisition of Spirent Communications by Keysight Technologies on 30 January 2025. The investigation will assess …

Source
Event type investigation
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority