Merger Update:Stryker Corporation / Wright Medical

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: anticipated acquisition by Stryker Corporation of Wright Medical Group N.V.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result 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 19 May 2020. The deadline for the CMA to announce its decision whether to refer the Merger for a Phase 2 investigation is therefore 15 July 2020.