Alphyra / Eason Electronic [2005] IECompA m05028 (3 June 2005)

Alphyra / Eason Electronic [2005] IECompA m05028 (3 June 2005)

The merger was cleared as it did not raise competition concerns in the relevant markets, subject to agreed measures.

Parties
Acquirer: Alphyra Ireland Limited; Target: Eason Electronic Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
03 June 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared with agreed measures
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Electronic Transaction Services
Competition Law Merger Control Electronic Transaction Services

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Parties

Alphyra Ireland Limited

Acquirer

Eason Electronic Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the market for electronic payment networks and related services.

Ratio Decidendi

The merger was cleared as it did not raise competition concerns in the relevant markets, subject to agreed measures.

Court Disposition

Cleared with agreed measures

Orders

  • Merger approved subject to compliance with agreed measures.