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
Legal Issues
- 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.
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