Arcapita/ Viridian [2006] IECompA m06075 (27 October 2006)

Arcapita/ Viridian [2006] IECompA m06075 (27 October 2006)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition of Viridian by Arcapita does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Arcapita; Target: Viridian
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
27 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Final Determination (phase 1)
Outcome
cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition Clearance
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Clearance

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Parties

Arcapita

Acquirer

Viridian

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Final Determination (phase 1)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Viridian by Arcapita would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition of Viridian by Arcapita does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Viridian by Arcapita is cleared under Phase 1 of the merger review process.