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

Anticipated acquisition by Chiral Technologies Europe SAS of Chromtech Limited

24 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated acquisition by Thales UK Limited of nCipher plc

23 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated acquisition by Moto Hospitality Limited of First Motorway Services Limited

22 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Stagecoach Bus Holdings Limited of Cavalier Contracts Limited

18 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Anticipated acquisition by BAE Systems plc of Detica Group plc

15 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Proposed acquisition by Cable and Wireless Group plc of the outstanding Thus Group shares

12 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision

Completed acquisition by Danopra Limited of certain assets of Inspired Gaming Group plc

9 September 2008 - Cleared
Links:  Full text of decision