United Kingdom: CMA investigation into NortonLifeLock acquisition of Avast
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CMA approves NortonLifeLock/Avast merger and issues final report
On 2 September 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its final findings regarding the proposed acquisition of Avast by NortonLifeLock. The companies Avast and NortonLifeLock provide cybersecurity software, including antivirus, …
SourceConsultation closes on the CMA provisional approval of NortonLifeLock / Avast merger (Phase II)
On 24 August 2022, the public consultation on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisional approval of the proposed acquisition of Avast by NortonLifeLock closes. Avast and NortonLifeLock provide cybersecurity software, including antiviru…
SourceCMA provisionally cleared NortonLifeLock / Avast merger (Phase II inquiry)
On 3 August 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a notice on its provisional findings regarding the proposed acquisition of Avast by NortonLifeLock. Avast and NortonLifeLock provide cybersecurity software, including antivirus, vi…
SourceCMA announces more in-depth NortonLifeLock / Avast merger inquiry (Phase II)
On 25 March 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an inquiry into the NortonLifeLock Inc. and Avast merger. The two cybersecurity companies intend to merge to create a business selling online security software. The CMA conclude…
SourcePhase I decision on NortonLifeLock / Avast merger inquiry announced
On 16 March 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) completed its initial inquiry (Phase I) on the NortonLifeLock Inc. / Avast plc merger inquiry. The CMA ruled that the transaction may result in a substantial lessening of competition with…
SourceClosed consultation on NortonLifeLock / Avast merger inquiry (Phase I)
On 2 February 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on the merger between NortonLifeLock Inc. and Avast plc. The two cybersecurity companies intend to merge to create a business selling online security software. T…
SourceAnnounced NortonLifeLock / Avast merger inquiry
On 19 January 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced an inquiry into the merger between NortonLifeLock Inc. and Avast plc. The two cybersecurity companies intend to merge to create a business selling online security software. Pa…
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