DHC / Middenberm / TMF [2008] IECompA m08023 (31 July 2008)

DHC / Middenberm / TMF [2008] IECompA m08023 (31 July 2008)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Doughty Hanson & Co Limited; Acquirer: Middenberm Part Co. B. V.; Target: TMF Group Holdco BV Netherlands
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
31 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Determination
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Outsourcing Services, Media Merger
Competition Law Merger Control Outsourcing Services Media Merger

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Parties

Doughty Hanson & Co Limited

Acquirer

Middenberm Part Co. B. V.

Acquirer

TMF Group Holdco BV Netherlands

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.