The CMA is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Experian Limited of Credit Laser Holdings Limited (ClearScore)
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Reference decision
31 July 2018: The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by Experian Limited of Credit Laser Holdings Limited (ClearScore).
20 July 2018: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, that it is or may be the case that this merger has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom. This merger will be referred for a phase 2 investigation unless the parties offer acceptable undertakings to address these competition concerns. The full text of the decision will be available shortly.
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Reference decision
31 July 2018: The CMA has referred the anticipated acquisition by Experian Limited of Credit Laser Holdings Limited (ClearScore).
- Decision to refer (31.7.18)
- News story: CMA refers merger of credit score providers for in-depth investigation (31.7.18)
20 July 2018: The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, that it is or may be the case that this merger has resulted or may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom. This merger will be referred for a phase 2 investigation unless the parties offer acceptable undertakings to address these competition concerns. The full text of the decision will be available shortly.
- News story: Merger of credit score providers raises competition concerns (20.7.18)