Galco/ Sperrin/ Sperrin [2007] IECompA m07031 (12 June 2007)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Decision (phase 2)
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition by Galco Steel Limited of the entire issued share capital of Sperrin Galvanisers (Irl) Limited and Sperrin Galvanisers Limited would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Court disposition
cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.
02
Material facts
Parties
Galco Steel Limited
AcquirerSperrin Galvanisers (Irl) Limited
TargetSperrin Galvanisers Limited
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Decision (phase 2)
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the provision of steel corrosion protection systems in Ireland.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition would not result in a substantial lessening of competition in the relevant market.
- Respondent
- No objections or adverse submissions from third parties are recorded.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine if a transaction would substantially lessen competition.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition by Galco Steel Limited of the entire issued share capital of Sperrin Galvanisers (Irl) Limited and Sperrin Galvanisers Limited would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Court disposition
cleared
- The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Galco/ Sperrin/ Sperrin [2007] IECompA m07031 (12 June 2007) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2007/m07031.html Cite as: [2007] IECompA m07031, [2007] IECompA m7031 [ New search ] [ Help ] Galco/ Sperrin/ Sperrin [2007] IECompA m07031 (12 June 2007) Page Attachment M 07 031 Galco Sperrin Sperrin Public_0.pdf (2.24 MB) (2.24 MB) M 07 031 Galco Sperrin Sperrin Public.pdf (2.24 MB) (2.24 MB) Transaction details The proposed purchase by Galco Steel Limited of the entire issued share in the capital of Sperrin Galvanisers (Irl) Limited and Sperrin Galvanisers Limited Economic sector Media merger The provision of steel corrosion protection systems. No Notification date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Parties Involved Business activities Galco Steel Limited Involved in the supply of steel corrosion protection systems Sperrin Galvanisers (Irl) Limited Sperrin Galvanisers Limited Broadcom Eireann Research Ltd L. M. Ericsson Holdings Ltd Firmhold Properties Ltd Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Anne Ellis 01 - 804 5423, ae@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Phase 2 Friday, June 22, 2007 Wednesday, September 5, 2007 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 2) Decision date: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2007/m07031.html
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