Lloyds TSB / HBOS [2008] IECompA m08036 (21 November 2008)
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
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Holding and result
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in Ireland due to the limited overlap and presence of the parties in the Irish market.
Court disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.
02
Material facts
Parties
Lloyds TSB Group plc
AcquirerHBOS plc
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition of HBOS plc by Lloyds TSB Group plc raises competition concerns under Irish competition law
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition does not raise competition concerns as both parties primarily operate in the UK and have limited presence in Ireland.
- Respondent
- No respondent arguments recorded; no opposition or third-party submissions noted.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Irish Competition Act
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law focuses on whether the transaction would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in Ireland due to the limited overlap and presence of the parties in the Irish market.
Court disposition
Cleared
- The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Lloyds TSB / HBOS [2008] IECompA m08036 (21 November 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08036.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8036, [2008] IECompA m08036 [ New search ] [ Help ] Lloyds TSB / HBOS [2008] IECompA m08036 (21 November 2008) Page Attachment M-08-036 Llyods TSB - HBOS - Public_0.pdf (79.17 KB) (79.17 KB) M-08-036 Llyods TSB - HBOS - Public.pdf (79.17 KB) (79.17 KB) Transaction details The proposed acquisition by Lloyds TSB Group plc of HBOS plc Economic sector Media merger Banking No Notification date: Friday, November 21, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities An Post Lloyds TSB Group plc is a leading UK-based financial services group which provides banking and financial services in the UK as well as at a limited number of locations overseas. HBOS plc is a diversified financial services group engaged in a range of banking, insurance broking, financial services and finance-related activities throughout the UK and internationally Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Mr. Michele Pacillo Tel: 01-804 5459, email:mip@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Saturday, December 6, 2008 Current status Completed Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) Decision date: Wednesday, December 17, 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/m08036.html
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