Largo / Tayto [2006] IECompA m06051 (4 August 2006)
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Largo Food Exports Limited; Target: Tayto Crisps Limited; Related Party: Lister Tubes Limited; Related Party: Jonava Properties Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 04 August 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Savoury Snacks Sector
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Parties
Largo Food Exports Limited
Acquirer
Tayto Crisps Limited
Target
Lister Tubes Limited
Related Party
Jonava Properties Ltd
Related Party
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Tayto Crisps Limited by Largo Food Exports Limited would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.
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