H.J. Heinz Company / HP Foods Limited [2005] IECompA m05033 (22 June 2005)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland, as the combined entity would continue to face effective competition from other market participants.
- Parties
- Acquirer: H. J. Heinz Company; Target: HP Foods Limited; Related Party: Burmah Castrol (Ireland) Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 22 June 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Food Industry, Market Concentration
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Parties
H. J. Heinz Company
Acquirer
HP Foods Limited
Target
Burmah Castrol (Ireland) Limited
Related Party
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of HP Foods Limited by H. J. Heinz Company would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland, as the combined entity would continue to face effective competition from other market participants.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of HP Foods Limited by H. J. Heinz Company is approved.
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