Dalata / Cavernford / Vizmol [2016] IECompA m16006 (29 January 2016)
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the hotel sector in Ireland or the UK and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited by Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. is cleared.
02
Material facts
Parties
Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c.
AcquirerCavernford Designated Activity Company
TargetVizmol Limited
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition of Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited by Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. would substantially lessen competition in the hotel sector.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. sought clearance for the acquisition, asserting that the transaction would not adversely affect competition in the relevant markets.
- Respondent
- No objections or adverse arguments from respondents or third parties are recorded.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
A merger or acquisition must not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the hotel sector in Ireland or the UK and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
- The proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited by Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. is cleared.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Dalata / Cavernford / Vizmol [2016] IECompA m16006 (29 January 2016) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2016/m16006.html Cite as: [2016] IECompA m16006 [ New search ] [ Help ] Dalata / Cavernford / Vizmol [2016] IECompA m16006 (29 January 2016) Page Attachment M-16-006 Merger Announcement - Dalata - Cavernford - Vizmol.pdf (237.47 KB) (237.47 KB) M-16-006 Dalata-Cavernford-Vizmol.pdf (534.11 KB) (534.11 KB) Transaction details The proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited by Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Economic sector Media merger The proposed transation involves the hotel sector. No Notification date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Parties Involved Business activities Dalata Hotel Group p.l.c. Dalata currently operates hotels which it either owns, leases or manages on behalf of third parties. Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited Cavernford Designated Activity Company and Vizmol Limited are involved in operating hotels in Ireland and in the UK. Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Andrew Rae Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@ccpc.ie Media Enquiries MKC Communications: 01 7038600 The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2016/m16006.html
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