REG - Competition and Mkts - Merger Update: CVS/The Vet

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22/12/2021 08:00

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RNS Number : 2520W  Competition and Markets Authority  22 December 2021

 

 

Start of CMA Merger Investigation: completed acquisition by CVS Group plc of
Quality Pet Care Ltd (trading as The Vet).

 

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 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
21 December 2021 and has a deadline of 18 February 2022 for its phase 1
decision.

 

For Publicity:

 

The full title of the Merger Case:

Completed acquisition by CVS Group plc of Quality Pet Care Ltd (trading as The
Vet).

 

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