Brunner/ Arnotts [2007] IECompA m07056 (24 September 2007)
The acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law, as there is no significant overlap or reduction in competition in the relevant markets.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Brunner Limited; Target: Arnotts Holdings Limited; Other: Boundary Capital plc; Other: Richard Nesbitt; Other: Gowan Distributors Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 24 September 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Retail Sector, Media Merger
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Parties
Brunner Limited
Acquirer
Arnotts Holdings Limited
Target
Boundary Capital plc
Other
Richard Nesbitt
Other
Gowan Distributors Ltd.
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the indirect acquisition by Brunner Limited of a 45% stake in Arnotts Holdings Limited is compatible with competition law.
Ratio Decidendi
The acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law, as there is no significant overlap or reduction in competition in the relevant markets.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The merger is approved without conditions.
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