Ford/Lindsay [2008] IECompA m08015 (16 April 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 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 Ford Retail Group Limited of 50.83% of Lindsay Cars Limited is approved.
02
Material facts
Parties
Ford Retail Group Limited
AcquirerLindsay Cars Limited
TargetHampden Group plc
OtherReid Group plc
OtherMoyne Shelf Company
OtherAmounts and remedies
- Percentage of Share Capital Acquired: 50.83
03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the motor vehicle distribution and servicing sector
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Ford Retail Group Limited sought clearance for the acquisition of 50.83% of Lindsay Cars Limited, arguing no substantial lessening of competition.
- Respondent
- No formal opposition or substantive arguments from Lindsay Cars Limited or other parties recorded.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine impact on competition.
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 Ford Retail Group Limited of 50.83% of Lindsay Cars Limited is approved.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Ford/Lindsay [2008] IECompA m08015 (16 April 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08015.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08015, [2008] IECompA m8015 [ New search ] [ Help ] Ford/Lindsay [2008] IECompA m08015 (16 April 2008) Page Attachment M.08.015. Public_0.pdf (76.19 KB) (76.19 KB) M.08.015. Public.pdf (76.19 KB) (76.19 KB) Transaction details Proposed acquisition by Ford Retail Group Limited of 50.83% of the issued share capital of Lindsay Cars Limited Economic sector Media merger Motor vehicle distribution and servicing No Notification date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities Ford Group Manufacture and distribution of motor vehicles. Lindsay Lindsay sells, hires and services Ford motor vehicles in Northern Ireland. Hampden Group plc Reid Group plc Moyne Shelf Company Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Barry O'Donnell 01-804 5396, 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, April 28, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Monday, May 12, 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/m08015.html
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