SSE/Airtricity [2008] IECompA m08001 (9 January 2008)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Scottish and Southern Energy plc; Target: Airtricity Holdings Limited; Third Party: Irish Life Assurance plc; Third Party: The First National Building Society
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 09 January 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Electricity Generation and Supply
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Parties
Scottish and Southern Energy plc
Acquirer
Airtricity Holdings Limited
Target
Irish Life Assurance plc
Third Party
The First National Building Society
Third Party
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the market for electricity generation and supply in Ireland
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 Scottish and Southern Energy plc of Airtricity Holdings Limited is approved.
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