HTS International / National Linen [2005] IECompA m05045 (22 July 2005)

HTS International / National Linen [2005] IECompA m05045 (22 July 2005)

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

Parties
Acquirer: HTS International GmbH; Target: National Linen Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
22 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Commercial Laundry Services

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Parties

HTS International GmbH

Acquirer

National Linen Ltd.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of National Linen Ltd. by HTS International GmbH would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of National Linen Ltd. by HTS International GmbH is approved.