Ford/Lindsay [2008] IECompA m08015 (16 April 2008)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Ford Retail Group Limited; Target: Lindsay Cars Limited; Other: Hampden Group plc; Other: Reid Group plc; Other: Moyne Shelf Company
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 16 April 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Motor Vehicle Distribution, Media Merger
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Parties
Ford Retail Group Limited
Acquirer
Lindsay Cars Limited
Target
Hampden Group plc
Other
Reid Group plc
Other
Moyne Shelf Company
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the motor vehicle distribution and servicing sector
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Ford Retail Group Limited of 50.83% of Lindsay Cars Limited is approved.
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