KKR / Accelent [2005] IECompA m05066 (21 October 2005)

KKR / Accelent [2005] IECompA m05066 (21 October 2005)

The Competition Authority concluded that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: Kholberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L. P. (KKR); Target: Accellent Inc.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
21 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Medical Devices Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Medical Devices Sector

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Parties

Kholberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L. P. (KKR)

Acquirer

Accellent Inc.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Accellent Inc. by KKR would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority concluded that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Accellent Inc. by KKR is approved and may proceed.