Renault/ Glencullen [2007] IECompA m07057 (28 September 2007)

Renault/ Glencullen [2007] IECompA m07057 (28 September 2007)

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

Parties
Acquirer: Renault S. A. S.; Target: Glencullen Distributors Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
28 September 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
merger cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Wholesale Distribution, Motor Vehicles
Competition Law Merger Control Wholesale Distribution Motor Vehicles

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Parties

Renault S. A. S.

Acquirer

Glencullen Distributors Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the wholesale distribution of Renault-branded motor vehicles in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Renault S. A. S. of Glencullen Distributors Limited is approved.