Merger Update: Hitachi / Thales

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SA's Ground Transportation Systems Business

Invitation to comment: Closes on 28 October 2022

On 14 October 2022, the CMA launched its phase 1 merger investigation by notice to the parties into the anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SA's Ground Transportation Systems Business and has a deadline of 9 December 2022 for its Phase 1 decision

The 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 may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.  

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

These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above to:

Principal case officer: Liana Sandulescu

Tel no: 0203 738 6603 / E-mail: [email protected]

Case officer: Daniel Norcott

Tel no: 0203 738 6353 / E-mail: [email protected]

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