Mergers - decisions

Merger decisions made in the last four weeks are listed below. For the full list of this year's merger decisions go to the case list 2008.  

Clearances and referrals to the Competition Commission

Completed acquisition by Global Radio UK Ltd of GCap Media plc

8 August 2008 - Considering proposed undertaking
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Home Retail Group plc of 27 stores from Focus (DIY) Ltd

7 August 2008 - Accepted proposed undertakings
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by 3i Group plc of Uponor Limited

7 August 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Ladbrokes plc, through North West Bookmakers Ltd, of McCartan Bookmakers

1 August 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated acquisition by FMC corporation of the alginates business of ISP Holdings (U.K.) Limited

30 July 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Interfloor Limited of Stikatak Limited

23 July 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Universal Music Publishing Limited of Big Life Music Limited

9 July 2008 - Found not to qualify
Links:  Full text of decision