The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Aramark Limited of Entier Limited.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 22 July 2025 | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| 23 May 2025 | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| 23 May 2025 to 9 June 2025 | Invitation to comment |
| 25 March 2025 | Initial enforcement order |
(*) Whilst the CMA will seek to determine its investigation as quickly as possible, the statutory deadline can be extended in exceptional circumstances.
(**) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction and is inviting comments from any interested party.
23 May 2025: The CMA has announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
23 May 2025: The 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 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.
To assist it with this assessment, the CMA invites comments on the transaction from any interested party.
Written representations about any competition issues should be provided by the deadline set out above using the contact details below.
25 March 2025: The Competition and Markets Authority has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Aramark.
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to [email protected].
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