Fexco _ Goodbody (Stockbroking services, corporate finance services and economic consultancy services) [2010] IECompA M10034 (24 September 2010)

Fexco _ Goodbody (Stockbroking services, corporate finance services and economic consultancy services) [2010] IECompA M10034 (24 September 2010)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction.

Citation
[2010] IECompA M10034
Parties
Acquirer: Fexco Holdings Limited; Target: Goodbody Holdings Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
24 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)
Outcome
cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Stockbroking Services, Corporate Finance Services, Economic Consultancy Services
Competition Law Merger Control Stockbroking Services Corporate Finance Services Economic Consultancy Services

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Parties

Fexco Holdings Limited

Acquirer

Goodbody Holdings Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Goodbody Holdings Limited by Fexco Holdings Limited raises competition concerns in the relevant markets

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction.

Court Disposition

cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Goodbody Holdings Limited by Fexco Holdings Limited is cleared.