MDP/ CDRV [2007] IECompA m07023 (15 May 2007)

MDP/ CDRV [2007] IECompA m07023 (15 May 2007)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and cleared the merger in Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC; Target: CDRV Investors, Inc
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
15 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Distribution of Laboratory Equipment
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Distribution of Laboratory Equipment

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Parties

Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC

Acquirer

CDRV Investors, Inc

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and cleared the merger in Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • Merger cleared in Phase 1; no further action required.