Goldman Sachs / AS Arovit [2006] IECompA m06026 (5 May 2006)

Goldman Sachs / AS Arovit [2006] IECompA m06026 (5 May 2006)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally under Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Target: A/S Arovit Petfood
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
05 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Pet Food Industry
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Pet Food Industry

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Parties

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

Acquirer

A/S Arovit Petfood

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of A/S Arovit Petfood by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. would substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally under Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.