| Case title | Sector | Comments by date | Contact | Expected decision date* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akzo Nobel / Metlac | Manufacture and supply of metal packaging coatings and metal decorating inks |
15 March 2012
|
Henrike Mueller
020 7211 8242 |
Referred |
| Ambu / Unomedical | Cardiology electrodes and diathermy equipment |
3 April 2012
|
Carole Bowley
020 7211 8912 |
Cleared |
| Amcare / SureCalm | Supply of homecare stoma, urology and continence products and services |
13 April 2012
|
Rachel Graham
020 7211 8499 |
27 June 2012
|
| Assa Abloy / Securistyle | Window hardware |
16 March 2012
|
Rachel Graham
020 7211 8220 |
Cleared |
| Astra Games / Danoptra | Gaming machines |
30 April 2012
|
Sophie Perrussel
020 7211 8737 |
TBC |
| Carlyle and Palamon / Integrated Dental Holdings and Associated Dental Practices | Dental practices |
5 April 2011
|
Tim Geer
020 7211 8339 |
Accepted proposed undertakings |
| Christie Owen & Davies / Orridge Business Sales | Intermediary services relating to the sale of pharmacy businesses |
30 May 2012
|
Elisa Hutchinson
020 7211 8911 |
TBC |
| Dods / DeHavilland Political Intelligence | Political intelligence services |
26 January 2012
|
Raúl Nieto
020 7211 5866 |
28 May 2012
|
| Edmundson Electrical / Electric Center | Wholesale and retail supply of electrical equipment |
11 November 2011
|
Lisa Hughes
020 7211 8730 |
Now negotiating undertakings |
| Epwin / Latium | Roofing Products |
6 March 2012
|
Carole Bowley
020 7211 8912 |
6 June 2012
|
| FirstGroup / ScotRail review of undertakings | Bus and train services in Glasgow and Edinburgh |
13 December 2011
|
Carole Bowley
020 7211 8912 |
TBC |
| FleetCor / AllStar | Fuel cards |
11 January 2012
|
Rachel Graham
020 7211 8220 |
Cleared |
| GB Oils (DCC) / Rontec (acquiring Total Butler) | Oil distribution |
19 December 2011
|
Henrike Mueller
020 7211 8242 |
Referred |
| GB Oils / Seletar | Marine lubricants and bottled air products |
11 April 2012
|
Rebecca Purves
020 7211 8882 |
Found not to qualify |
| J Sainsbury plc / Rontec Investments | Petrol stations and grocery retail |
23 April 2012
|
Sophie Perrussel
020 7211 8737 |
7 June 2012
|
| Lightcatch (Betfred) / Tote | Betting shops |
8 September 2011
|
Tom Heideman
020 7211 8499 |
Now negotiating undertakings |
| Lion Capital / Cumbrian Seafood | Supply of chilled seafood |
26 January 2012
|
Lisa Hughes
020 7211 8730 |
Cleared |
| McGill’s / Arriva Scotland West | Buses |
24 January 2012
|
Rebecca Purves
020 7211 8882 |
Referred |
| Midcounties Co-op / Tuffin | Grocery retailing |
18 May 2012
|
Elisa Hutchinson
020 7211 8911 |
TBC |
| Midland General Omnibus / Felix Bus Services | Local bus services |
6 March 2012
|
Tom Heideman
020 7211 8499 |
29 May 2012
|
| Mortgage Brain / MortgageStream | IT products |
8 February 2012
|
Raúl Nieto
020 7211 5866 |
Cleared |
| Northcliffe Media / Topper Newspapers | Newspapers |
21 March 2012
|
Raúl Nieto
020 7211 5866 |
22 May 2012
|
| Odeon Cinema / BFI Imax | Cinema |
1 June 2012
|
Simon Deeble
020 7211 8668 |
16 July 2012
|
| Rexel / Wilts | Wholesale & retail supply of electrical equipment |
13 April 2012
|
Tom Heideman
020 7211 8499 |
TBC |
| Ryanair / Aer Lingus | Airlines |
14 September 2011
|
Tim Geer
020 7211 8339 |
30 November 2011
|
| Shell UK / Consortium Rontec Investments | Petrol retail sales |
15 November 2011
|
Carole Bowley
020 7211 8912 |
Now negotiating undertakings |
| Solway / Premier | Wholesale supply of chilled foods and puddings |
30 January 2012
|
Lisa Hughes
020 7211 8730 |
Now negotiating undertakings |
| Stagecoach Devon / First Devon and Cornwall | Local bus services |
15 May 2012
|
Jordan Ellison
020 7211 8261 |
10 July 2012
|
| Tarmac / MCG Enterprises | Supply of RMX |
24 February 2012
|
Raúl Nieto
020 7211 5866 |
Cleared |
| United Online / Flying Brands | Supply and delivery of cut flowers and houseplants and the supply of floral network services |
3 April 2012
|
Elisa Hutchinson
020 7211 8911 |
Cleared |
| Velti / Mobile Interactive Group | Mobile marketing activities |
19 January 2012
|
Lisa Hughes
020 7211 8730 |
Found not to qualify |
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