3i/ Alpharma [2008] IECompA m08004 (22 February 2008)
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- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the pharmaceutical sector and cleared the merger in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc of the active pharmaceutical ingredients business of Alpharma Inc. is cleared under Phase 1.
02
Material facts
Parties
3i Group plc
AcquirerAlpharma Inc.
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the pharmaceutical sector
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition would not adversely affect competition in the relevant market.
- Respondent
- No opposition or adverse argument presented.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to prevent substantial lessening of competition.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the pharmaceutical sector and cleared the merger in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
- The proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc of the active pharmaceutical ingredients business of Alpharma Inc. is cleared under Phase 1.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> 3i/ Alpharma [2008] IECompA m08004 (22 February 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08004.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8004, [2008] IECompA m08004 [ New search ] [ Help ] 3i/ Alpharma [2008] IECompA m08004 (22 February 2008) Page Attachment M08004.3i. Public_0.pdf (81.07 KB) (81.07 KB) M08004.3i. Public.pdf (81.07 KB) (81.07 KB) Transaction details Proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc. of the active pharmaceutical ingredients business of Alpharman Inc. Economic sector Media merger Pharmaceuticals No Notification date: Friday, February 22, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities Bewleys Manufacturing Ltd Butlers Irish Confectionery Ltd Investment management. Others [Chez Nous Ltd, Sorenson family, and Bewley’s Cafes Ltd] pharmaceuticals 3i Alpharma Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Barry O'Donnell 01-804 5396, bod@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Monday, March 3, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Thursday, March 13, 2008 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08004.html
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