Warburg Pincus / Tornier [2006] IECompA m06034 (13 June 2006)

Warburg Pincus / Tornier [2006] IECompA m06034 (13 June 2006)

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

Parties
Acquirer: Warburg Pincus LLC; Target: Tornier Group
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Orthopedic Implants
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Orthopedic Implants

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Parties

Warburg Pincus LLC

Acquirer

Tornier Group

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the market for reconstructive orthopedic implants

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Warburg Pincus LLC of the Tornier Group is approved.