ESB -with- Northern Ireland Electricity plc (The transmission and distribution of electricity and the provision of electrical installation services) [2010] IECompA M10026 (05 August 2010)
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition, subject to commitments, would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
- Citation
- [2010] IECompA M10026
- Parties
- Acquirer: ESB; Target: Northern Ireland Electricity plc; Seller: Viridian Capital Limited; Seller: Viridian Group Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 05 August 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Clearance / Determination
- Outcome
- cleared with commitments
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Electricity Transmission, Electricity Distribution, Electrical Installation Services
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Parties
ESB
Acquirer
Northern Ireland Electricity plc
Target
Viridian Capital Limited
Seller
Viridian Group Limited
Seller
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the acquisition of Northern Ireland Electricity plc by ESB would substantially lessen competition in the transmission and distribution of electricity and provision of electrical installation services.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition, subject to commitments, would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
Court Disposition
cleared with commitments
Orders
- Acquisition of Northern Ireland Electricity plc by ESB is approved subject to commitments.
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