3i _ Hobbs (Clothing) [2004] IECompA M04062 (02 November 2004)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements.
- Citation
- [2004] IECompA M04062
- Parties
- Acquirer: 3i Group plc; Target: Hobbs Headco Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 02 November 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition of Control
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Parties
3i Group plc
Acquirer
Hobbs Headco Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Hobbs Headco Limited by 3i Group plc is compatible with competition law requirements
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements.
Court Disposition
approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is cleared and may proceed.
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