Microsoft / Mistral AI partnership merger inquiry
The CMA is investigating the partnership between Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) and Mistral AI.
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 | Action |
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| 17 May 2024 | Decision announced |
| 16 May 2024 | Launch of merger inquiry |
| 24 April 2024 to 9 May 2024 | Invitation to comment |
Phase 1
Found not to qualify decision
17 May 2024: The CMA has decided that Microsoft Corporation’s partnership with Mistral AI does not qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.
- (21.5.24)
Launch of merger inquiry
16 May 2024: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (17.5.24)
Invitation to comment: closed
24 April 2024: The CMA is considering whether it is or may be the case that Microsoft’s partnership with Mistral AI has resulted 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 from any interested party.
These comments should be provided by the deadline set out above.
- (24.4.24)
- Press notice: CMA seeks views on AI partnerships and other arrangements (24.4.24)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition or public interest issues to: general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk
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Updates to this page
Last updated 21 May 2024 + show all updates
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Full text decision published.
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Launch of merger inquiry and Found not to qualify decision published.
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First published.