Bayer AG -with- Makroform GmbH (Plastics) [2003] IECompA M03017 (16 June 2003)

Bayer AG -with- Makroform GmbH (Plastics) [2003] IECompA M03017 (16 June 2003)

The transaction does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with the requirements of competition law, thus clearance is granted.

Citation
[2003] IECompA M03017
Parties
Acquirer: Bayer AG; Target: Makroform GmbH; Seller: Röhm GmbH
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
16 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Acquisition of Sole Control, Notification of Concentration
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Sole Control Notification of Concentration

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Parties

Bayer AG

Acquirer

Makroform GmbH

Target

Röhm GmbH

Seller

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition by Bayer AG of sole control of Makroform GmbH by acquiring Röhm GmbH's joint controlling interest is compatible with competition law requirements.

Ratio Decidendi

The transaction does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with the requirements of competition law, thus clearance is granted.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Bayer AG of sole control of Makroform GmbH is approved.