AXA IMPEE/ Diana Group [2007] IECompA m07034 (22 June 2007)

AXA IMPEE/ Diana Group [2007] IECompA m07034 (22 June 2007)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: AXA Investment Managers Private Equity Europe SA; Target: Diana Group
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
22 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Merger, Acquisition
Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Acquisition

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Parties

AXA Investment Managers Private Equity Europe SA

Acquirer

Diana Group

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Diana Group by AXA IMPEE raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)