Britvic/C&C [2007] IECompA m07027 (24 May 2007)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Britvic plc; Target: C&C Group plc
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 24 May 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared (Phase 1)
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Soft Drinks Sector, Media Merger
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Parties
Britvic plc
Acquirer
C&C Group plc
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of the Soft Drinks Business of C&C Group plc by Britvic plc would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.
Court Disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
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