William Hill / Stanley Racing [2005] IECompA m05021 (16 May 2005)

William Hill / Stanley Racing [2005] IECompA m05021 (16 May 2005)

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

Parties
Acquirer: William Hill Organization Limited; Target: Stanley Racing (Ireland) Limited; Interested Party: Bridtron Ltd; Interested Party: The tenants of 9/10 Lower Bridge Street
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
16 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
merger cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Gambling and Betting Activities
Competition Law Merger Control Gambling and Betting Activities

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Parties

William Hill Organization Limited

Acquirer

Stanley Racing (Ireland) Limited

Target

Bridtron Ltd

Interested Party

The tenants of 9/10 Lower Bridge Street

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the gambling and betting sector in Ireland

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

  • William Hill is permitted to acquire sole control of Stanley Racing (Ireland) Limited