Mergers - decisions

Merger decisions made in the last four weeks are listed below. For the full list of this year's merger decisions go to the case list 2008.  

Clearances and referrals to the Competition Commission

Completed acquisition by Tesco Stores Limited of Brian Ford Discount Stores Limited

22 December 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated acquisition by Republic Technologies International SAS of Swedish Match UK Limited

19 December 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated joint venture between Goodrich Corporation and Rolls-Royce plc

8 December 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision