Celsa / BRC / McMahon [2008] IECompA m08030 (25 September 2008)
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- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the markets for reinforcing steel products and their processing/distribution for the building and construction industry.
Court disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- Acquisition by Celsa Group of a jointly controlling interest in BRC McMahon Limited is approved
02
Material facts
Parties
Celsa Group
AcquirerBRC McMahon Limited
TargetJames McMahon Limited
Parent03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Celsa Group argued that the acquisition would not adversely affect competition due to the presence of other competitors and the nature of the market.
- Respondent
- No objections or counter-arguments from respondents or third parties were recorded.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Irish Competition Act
Assessment of merger impact on competition in relevant markets
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the markets for reinforcing steel products and their processing/distribution for the building and construction industry.
Court disposition
merger cleared
- Acquisition by Celsa Group of a jointly controlling interest in BRC McMahon Limited is approved
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Celsa / BRC / McMahon [2008] IECompA m08030 (25 September 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08030.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08030, [2008] IECompA m8030 [ New search ] [ Help ] Celsa / BRC / McMahon [2008] IECompA m08030 (25 September 2008) Page Attachment M08030 Celsa BRC McMahon Public_0.pdf (90.73 KB) (90.73 KB) M08030 Celsa BRC McMahon Public.pdf (90.73 KB) (90.73 KB) Transaction details The proposed acquisition by Celsa Group of a jointly controlling interest in BRC McMahon Limited. Economic sector Media merger (a) Reinforcing steel products at the upstream level and (b) Processing/distribution of reinforcing steel products for the building and construction industry at the downstream level. No Notification date: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities The Animal & Plant Health Association Ltd. Celsa Steel Service (UK) Limited is a Spanish based company which is active throughout the EEA in the manufacture of a range of steel products. James McMahon Limited is active as a builders provider with sales made to the trade, building contractors and private customers. BRC McMahon Reinforcements Limited processes MWR manufactured by upstream suppliers such as Celsa into reinforcing mesh. Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Ms. Anne Ellis Tel: 01-804 5423, email:
ae@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Sunday, October 5, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Thursday, October 23, 2008 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08030.html
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