BUPA / IHI [2005] IECompA m05046 (29 July 2005)

BUPA / IHI [2005] IECompA m05046 (29 July 2005)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction.

Parties
Acquirer: BUPA Iberia S.L.; Target: International Health Insurance Holding A/S (IHIH)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
29 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Health Insurance Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Health Insurance Sector

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Parties

BUPA Iberia S.L.

Acquirer

International Health Insurance Holding A/S (IHIH)

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of IHIH by BUPA Iberia raises competition concerns under Irish competition law.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of International Health Insurance Holding A/S by BUPA Iberia S.L. is approved and may proceed.