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| Outline | UK merger investigation into the anticipated acquisition by Hitachi Rail, Ltd of Thales SA’s Ground Transportation Systems Business. The transaction involves horizontal overlaps in the supply of mainline rail signalling and urban signalling systems. | |||
| Latest developments | On 4 October 2023, the CMA issued its final report, finding that the transaction may be expected to result in an SLC in the supply of digital mainline signalling systems (and related services) in Great Britain. In particular, the CMA found that: (i) the parties are the two largest suppliers in the market; (ii) the sector is highly concentrated and there are only two other main competitors (Siemens and Alstom); and (iii) there would be fewer credible bidders remaining for digital mainline signalling tenders. To remedy the SLC, the CMA has decided that the most effect remedy was for Hitachi Rail, Ltd to sell parts of its mainline signalling business to a purchaser approved by the CMA. | |||
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