Hibernian/Vivas [2008] IECompA m08013 (11 April 2008)

Hibernian/Vivas [2008] IECompA m08013 (11 April 2008)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Hibernian Group plc; Target: Vivas Group Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Private Health Insurance
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Private Health Insurance

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Parties

Hibernian Group plc

Acquirer

Vivas Group Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of 70% of Vivas Group Limited by Hibernian Group plc raises competition concerns in the relevant markets

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Hibernian Group plc of 70% of Vivas Group Limited is approved.