GE / Memphis [2006] IECompA m06053 (14 August 2006)
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
- Parties
- Acquirer: General Electric Company; Target: Memphis Group Inc; Related Party: Allied Combined Trust Ltd; Related Party: Colour Books Ltd; Related Party: John Harold
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 14 August 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Aviation Components
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Parties
General Electric Company
Acquirer
Memphis Group Inc
Target
Allied Combined Trust Ltd
Related Party
Colour Books Ltd
Related Party
John Harold
Related Party
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Memphis Group Inc by General Electric Company would substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.
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