Emap / Cafeslim [2006] IECompA m06005 (23 January 2006)

Emap / Cafeslim [2006] IECompA m06005 (23 January 2006)

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

Parties
Acquirer: Emap plc; Target: Cafeslim Limited (in liquidation)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
23 January 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Online Services
Competition Law Corporate Law Merger Control Media Sector Online Services

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Parties

Emap plc

Acquirer

Cafeslim Limited (in liquidation)

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Cafeslim Limited by Emap plc would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.

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.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.