Barclays/ Gardman [2007] IECompA m07071 (21 December 2007)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Barclays Private Equity Limited; Target: Gardman Holdings Limited; Other: Clonmel Chemicals Ltd; Other: Ethical Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 21 December 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Market Concentration
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Parties
Barclays Private Equity Limited
Acquirer
Gardman Holdings Limited
Target
Clonmel Chemicals Ltd
Other
Ethical Pharmaceuticals Limited
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Gardman Holdings Limited by Barclays Private Equity Limited would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Barclays Private Equity Limited of Gardman Holdings Limited is approved without conditions.
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