CBS Outdoor/ Haveco [2007] IECompA m07008 (31 January 2007)

CBS Outdoor/ Haveco [2007] IECompA m07008 (31 January 2007)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any relevant market in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: CBS Outdoor Limited; Target: Haveco Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
31 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector Mergers
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Mergers

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Parties

CBS Outdoor Limited

Acquirer

Haveco Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Haveco Limited by CBS Outdoor Limited would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any relevant market in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Haveco Limited by CBS Outdoor Limited is approved without conditions.