Cargill _ Nedalco (Production of alcohol) [2011] IECompA M11006 (25 February 2011)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction.
- Citation
- [2011] IECompA M11006
- Parties
- Acquirer: Cargill Incorporated; Seller: Koninklijke Nedalco B. V.; Seller: Nedalco Specialties B. V.; Seller: Nedalco Alcohol GmbH and Co KG
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 25 February 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)
- Outcome
- cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Asset Acquisition
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Parties
Cargill Incorporated
Acquirer
Koninklijke Nedalco B. V.
Seller
Nedalco Specialties B. V.
Seller
Nedalco Alcohol GmbH and Co KG
Seller
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the production of alcohol sector
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction.
Court Disposition
cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Cargill Incorporated of certain assets from Nedalco entities is approved.
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