3i/Uponor [2008] IECompA m08017 (9 May 2008)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
- Parties
- Acquirer: 3i Group plc; Target: Uponor Ltd
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 09 May 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition, Market Impact
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Parties
3i Group plc
Acquirer
Uponor Ltd
Target
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 found 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 3i Group plc of Uponor Ltd is cleared under Phase 1.
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