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Statutory timetable

Phase 1	Action
TBC	Deadline for phase 1 decision(*)
TBC	Launch of merger inquiry
11 July 2025 to 25 July 2025	Invitation to comment (**)

(*) Whilst the CMA will seek to determine its investigation as quickly as possible, the statutory deadline can be extended in exceptional circumstances.

(**) The CMA is inviting comments from any interested party. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.

Phase 1

Invitation to comment: Closes 25 July 2025

The CMA is issuing this ‘invitation to comment’ to allow interested parties to submit to the CMA any initial views on the impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK. The CMA has not yet launched its formal investigation into this transaction. This invitation to comment is the first part of the CMA’s information-gathering process.

To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.

Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above.

Contact

Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to: spglobal.orbcommais@cma.gov.uk

Principal Case Officer, Daniel Norcott, daniel.norcott@cma.gov.uk 020 3738 6353

Case Officer, Sarah Schaible, sarah.schaible@cma.gov.uk 020 3783 6839

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