3i / Mayborn [2006] IECompA m06030 (6 June 2006)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and cleared the transaction.

Parties: Acquirer: 3i Group plc; Target: Mayborn Group plc
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 06 June 2006
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Acquisition, Media Merger, Baby Care Products

Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Media Merger Baby Care Products

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Parties

3i Group plc

Acquirer

Mayborn Group plc

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc of Mayborn Group 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 the relevant markets and cleared the transaction.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

The proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc of Mayborn Group plc is cleared under Phase 1.