Sagem Securite S.A./ SDU Identification B.V. [2008] IECompA m08019 (30 June 2008)

Sagem Securite S.A./ SDU Identification B.V. [2008] IECompA m08019 (30 June 2008)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements. The transaction is cleared at Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Sagem Securite S.A.; Target: SDU Identification B.V.; Seller: Sdu Holding B.V.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Acquisition of Sole Control, Media Merger, Electronic Identification Security Technology
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Sole Control Media Merger Electronic Identification Security Technology

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Parties

Sagem Securite S.A.

Acquirer

SDU Identification B.V.

Target

Sdu Holding B.V.

Seller

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of SDU Identification B.V. by Sagem Securite S.A. is compatible with competition law requirements in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements. The transaction is cleared at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of sole control of SDU Identification B.V. by Sagem Securite S.A. is approved.