Merger Update: Calisen / MapleCo

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Acquisition by Calisen Midco I Limited of Maple Topco Limited, a subsidiary of Equitix Bidco

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 27 March 2023 and has a deadline of 26 May 2023 for its phase 1 decision.