Vivendi / First Aqua (Southern Water) merger inquiry

23 May 2002

Reference made

June 2002

Collect and study written evidence

July 2002

Hearings with OFWAT and third parties

Preparation and publication of issues statement

Issues hearings with Vivendi and First Aqua

August 2002

Preparation of remedies letter (if required)

Second hearings with Ofwat, Vivendi and First Aqua as required

September 2002

Determination of conclusions and finalisation of report

23 September 2002

Deadline for submission of report