Celsa / BRC / McMahon [2008] IECompA m08030 (25 September 2008)
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.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Celsa Group; Target: BRC McMahon Limited; Parent: James McMahon Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 25 September 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- merger cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Joint Venture, Steel Industry
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Parties
Celsa Group
Acquirer
BRC McMahon Limited
Target
James McMahon Limited
Parent
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets
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
Orders
- Acquisition by Celsa Group of a jointly controlling interest in BRC McMahon Limited is approved
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