Mars MAV / S&M NuTec [2006] IECompA m06019 (31 March 2006)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
- Parties
- Acquirer: MAV Corp.; Target: S&M NuTec L.L.C.; Other: Naresa Ltd; Other: RHM Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 31 March 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Pet Food Market
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Parties
MAV Corp.
Acquirer
S&M NuTec L.L.C.
Target
Naresa Ltd
Other
RHM Ltd
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of S&M NuTec L.L.C. by MAV Corp. 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 relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by MAV Corp. of S&M NuTec L.L.C. is approved.
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