Collins Stewart/ ISTC [2008] IECompA m08005 (26 February 2008)
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Collins Stewart plc; Target: International Securities Trading Corporation plc; Third Party: J Donohoe Ltd; Third Party: Bubble Up International Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 26 February 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Financial Services Sector
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Parties
Collins Stewart plc
Acquirer
International Securities Trading Corporation plc
Target
J Donohoe Ltd
Third Party
Bubble Up International Ltd.
Third Party
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Collins Stewart plc of International Securities Trading Corporation plc is cleared under Phase 1.
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