Smart Telecom/ E-nvi [2007] IECompA m07046 (20 August 2007)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 as it does not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Smart Telecom Holdings Limited; Target: E-nvi Communications Limited; Other: Fiat Auto Financial Services Ltd.; Other: Bank of Ireland Finance Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 20 August 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared (Phase 1)
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Electronic Communications Sector
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Parties
Smart Telecom Holdings Limited
Acquirer
E-nvi Communications Limited
Target
Fiat Auto Financial Services Ltd.
Other
Bank of Ireland Finance Ltd.
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the Irish electronic communications sector
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 as it does not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Court Disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Smart Telecom Holdings Limited of E-nvi Communications Limited is approved.
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