Merger Update: Venus/Atlanta

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: Anticipated acquisition by Venus Topco Limited of Atlanta Investment Holdings 3 Limited

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 merger 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 Tuesday 30 January 2024 and has a deadline of 26 March 2024 for its phase 1 decision.

Invitation to comment: closes Tuesday 13 February 2024

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:

Liana Sandulescu

Liana.Sandulescu@cma.gov.uk

Federico Torrigiani

Federico.Torrigiani@cma.gov.uk

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