SMFLH / MRL merger inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited (SMFLH) of Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited (MRL).
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
| TBC | Deadline for phase 1 decision (*) |
| TBC | Launch of merger inquiry (**) |
| TBC | Invitation to comment |
| 15 May 2025 | Initial enforcement order (***) |
(*) This date is the current statutory deadline by when the decision will be announced. If any change occurs, the information is refreshed as soon as practicable. However, the CMA cannot guarantee that the decision will be announced on or before this current deadline, as the deadline of a given case may change during the merger assessment process due to different reasons.
(**) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction and is inviting comments from any interested party. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
(***) The CMA has decided to investigate this transaction and has made an initial enforcement order. This case page will be updated when the CMA formally commences its phase 1 investigation.
Phase 1
Initial enforcement order
15 May 2025: The CMA has served an initial enforcement order (IEO) under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG), Sumitomo Corporation (SC), Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Co. Limited (SMFL), SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited (SMFLH), and Macquarie Rotorcraft Limited (MRL). The full text of the IEO will be published shortly.
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest to [email protected]
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