CRH/ Ancon [2008] IECompA m08006 (28 February 2008)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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01
Holding and result
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of the Ancon Group of companies by CRH plc is cleared under Section 21(2)(a) of the Competition Act 2002.
02
Material facts
Parties
CRH plc
AcquirerAncon Group of companies
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition of Ancon Group by CRH plc would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition would not result in a substantial lessening of competition in any relevant market.
- Respondent
- No opposition or adverse submissions from third parties; no respondent argument recorded.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
A merger or acquisition may only be prohibited if it would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
- The proposed acquisition of the Ancon Group of companies by CRH plc is cleared under Section 21(2)(a) of the Competition Act 2002.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> CRH/ Ancon [2008] IECompA m08006 (28 February 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08006.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08006, [2008] IECompA m8006 [ New search ] [ Help ] CRH/ Ancon [2008] IECompA m08006 (28 February 2008) Page Attachment Determination M08006 CRH-Ancon_0.pdf (79.14 KB) (79.14 KB) Determination M08006 CRH-Ancon.pdf (79.14 KB) (79.14 KB) Transaction details The Proposed acquisition of the Acon Group of companies by CRH plc Economic sector Media merger Construction accessories No Notification date: Thursday, February 28, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities CRH Building materials Ancon Building accesory products Dynochem Ireland Limited Irish Fertiliser Industries Limited Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Ibrahim Bah 01-8045425, ib@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Wednesday, March 26, 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/m08006.html
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