Kerry/ Breeo [2008] IECompA m08009 (21 March 2008)
The proposed acquisition was prohibited as it was determined to substantially lessen competition in the relevant foods market.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Rye Investments Limited (Kerry); Target: Reox Holdings plc (Breeo)
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 21 March 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Final Determination
- Outcome
- prohibited
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Prohibition of Merger
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Parties
Rye Investments Limited (Kerry)
Acquirer
Reox Holdings plc (Breeo)
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Final Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition was prohibited as it was determined to substantially lessen competition in the relevant foods market.
Court Disposition
prohibited
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Rye Investments Limited (Kerry) of Reox Holdings plc (Breeo) is prohibited.
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