United Kingdom: Launched Phase 1 merger inquiry concerning the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon
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Launched Phase 1 merger inquiry concerning the acquisition of iRobot by Amazon
On 19 April 2023, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a merger inquiry in relation to the anticipated acquisition by Amazon of iRobot. The investigation was opened the day after the CMA issued a notice of intent to the parties. The…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
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2023-04-06
in consultation
2023-04-19
under deliberation
2023-05-03
in consultation