Mo�t Hennessy/Glenmorangie plc [2004] IECompA m04065 (9 November 2004)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in Ireland as the parties' activities do not significantly overlap and Glenmorangie has a limited market presence in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Moët Hennessy SNC; Acquirer Subsidiary: Moët Hennessy Investissements; Target: Glenmorangie plc
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 09 November 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Alcoholic Beverages Sector
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Parties
Moët Hennessy SNC
Acquirer
Moët Hennessy Investissements
Acquirer Subsidiary
Glenmorangie plc
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Glenmorangie plc by Moët Hennessy SNC raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in Ireland as the parties' activities do not significantly overlap and Glenmorangie has a limited market presence in the State.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.
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