Pfizer Inc _ CSL Animal Health (Pharmaceuticals) [2004] IECompA M04009 (09 February 2004)
The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
- Citation
- [2004] IECompA M04009
- Parties
- Acquirer: Pfizer Inc.; Target: CSL Animal Health; Parent: CSL Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 09 February 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- merger cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Pharmaceuticals
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Parties
Pfizer Inc.
Acquirer
CSL Animal Health
Target
CSL Limited
Parent
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of CSL Animal Health by Pfizer Inc. raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
Court Disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of CSL Animal Health by Pfizer Inc. is approved.
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