MDP/ Topps [2007] IECompA m07015 (4 April 2007)

MDP/ Topps [2007] IECompA m07015 (4 April 2007)

The merger does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Madison Dearborn Partners LLC; Target: The Topps Company Inc.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Confectionery Sector

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Parties

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC

Acquirer

The Topps Company Inc.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets

Ratio Decidendi

The merger does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.