Gleeson -with- Gilbeys (The wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages (including wine) in the State) [2010] IECompA M10024 (30 July 2010)

Gleeson -with- Gilbeys (The wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages (including wine) in the State) [2010] IECompA M10024 (30 July 2010)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages in the State.

Citation
[2010] IECompA M10024
Parties
Acquirer: Gleeson Wines & Spirits Limited; Target: Gilbeys of Ireland Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Clearance (phase 1)
Outcome
cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Wholesale Distribution of Beverages
Competition Law Merger Control Wholesale Distribution of Beverages

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Parties

Gleeson Wines & Spirits Limited

Acquirer

Gilbeys of Ireland Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Clearance (phase 1)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Gilbeys of Ireland Limited by Gleeson Wines & Spirits Limited would substantially lessen competition in the wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages in the State

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the wholesale distribution of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages in the State.

Court Disposition

cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of certain assets of Gilbeys of Ireland Limited by Gleeson Wines & Spirits Limited is cleared.