Merger Update: Lindab / Has-Vent

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: COMPLETED ACQUISITION BY LINDAB INTERNATIONAL AB OF HAS-VENT HOLDINGS LIMITED

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 has resulted, or 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 28 February 2024 and has a deadline of 26 April 2024 for its phase 1 decision.

Invitation to comment: closes 13 March 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:

Wajahat Jilani

wajahat.jilani@cma.gov.uk

Stephenie Lau

stephenie.lau@cma.gov.uk

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