Merger Update:viagogo/StubHub

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: completed acquisition by PUG LLC of the StubHub Business of eBay Inc.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction has resulted in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services. 

The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the Parties on 14 April 2020 and has a deadline of 11 June 2020 for its phase 1 decision.

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The full title of the Merger Case:

Completed acquisition by PUG LLC (viagogo) of the StubHub business of eBay Inc.