3i Group plc/Interflora British Unit Limited [2004] IECompA m04069 (24 November 2004)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is approved following a Phase 1 investigation.
- Parties
- Acquirer: 3i Group plc; Target: Interflora British Unit Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 24 November 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition, Arrangement Under Companies Act 1985
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Parties
3i Group plc
Acquirer
Interflora British Unit Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Interflora by 3i Group plc raises competition concerns under Irish law
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is approved following a Phase 1 investigation.
Court Disposition
approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of Interflora British Unit Limited by 3i Group plc is approved.
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