EirGrid / SONI [2008] IECompA m08028 (10 September 2008)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by EirGrid plc of SONI Limited is cleared under Phase 1.
02
Material facts
Parties
EirGrid plc
AcquirerSONI Limited
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the operation and management of high voltage electricity and wholesale electricity market
Party arguments
- Applicant
- EirGrid plc argued that the acquisition would not adversely affect competition and would enhance operational efficiency in the electricity market.
- Respondent
- SONI Limited did not oppose the acquisition and supported the view that competition would not be adversely affected.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Irish Competition Act
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine impact on competition in relevant markets.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
- The proposed acquisition by EirGrid plc of SONI Limited is cleared under Phase 1.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> EirGrid / SONI [2008] IECompA m08028 (10 September 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08028.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8028, [2008] IECompA m08028 [ New search ] [ Help ] EirGrid / SONI [2008] IECompA m08028 (10 September 2008) Page Attachment M08028. Public_0.pdf (81.38 KB) (81.38 KB) M08028. Public.pdf (81.38 KB) (81.38 KB) Transaction details The Proposed Acquisition by EirGrid plc of SONI Limited Economic sector Media merger Operation and Management of high voltage electricity plus the operation of the wholesale electricity market. No Notification date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities Eirtrade Limited International Network Services Ltd is an independent state-owned company. It is the operator of the State's high voltage electricity transmission and market operation systems. EirGrid plc (EirGrid) has primary responsibility as the licensed TSO in Northern Ireland to oversee the safe, secure and economic operation of Northern Ireland's high voltage electricity transmission system. It also provides information to SEMO. Systems Operator Northern Ireland Limited (SONI) Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Barry O'Donnell Tel: 01-804 5396, email:bod@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Monday, September 22, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Thursday, September 25, 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/m08028.html
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