United Kingdom: CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
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Issued CMA approval for merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson 3G
On 5 December 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approved the merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK (Three), subject to legally binding commitments to increase competition in the UK telecoms market and accelerate 5G connect…
SourceClosed consultation on CMA remedies working paper following Phase 2 investigation into merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 12 November 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closes the consultation on its remedies working paper regarding the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. The CMA is scheduled to release its final report on 7 Dec…
SourceOpened consultation on CMA remedies working paper following Phase 2 investigation into merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 5 November 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its remedies working paper after its Phase 2 investigation into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. The CMA opened a consultation on the remedies until…
SourceIssued CMA statement in investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 2 May 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a statement on its investigation into the merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson. The statement assesses the potential anti-competitive effects arising from the merger. It ana…
SourceIssued CMA provisional view on investigation into the merger between Vodafone and Three UK (CK Hutchinson)
On 13 September 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued a provisional view on Vodafone's planned merger with Three UK (which is owned by CK Hutchison Holdings Limited), stating that it could lead to higher prices or reduced ser…
SourceOpened CMA Phase 2 investigation into Vodafone and CK Hutchinson merger
On 4 April 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched the Phase 2 investigation into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. Following its Phase 1 investigation, the CMA has determined that the merger needs fur…
SourceIssued CMA findings following Phase 1 investigation into merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 22 March 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued its findings after its Phase 1 investigation into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. After reviewing evidence, the CMA has determined that the merger wa…
SourceAnnounced launch of CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchinson
On 26 January 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of its Phase 1 investigation into the proposed merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK. The merger would combine the companies’ telecommunications operatio…
SourceClosed consultation on CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
On 1 November 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) closed its consultation on an investigation into a potential merger between Vodafone and Hutchison. The CMA is evaluating whether the proposed joint venture between telecommunicati…
SourceOpened consultation on CMA investigation into merger between Vodafone and Hutchison 3G UK
On 11 October 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into and consultation on a potential merger between Vodafone and Hutchison. The CMA is evaluating whether the proposed joint venture between mobile telecomm…
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