Euro / Fresh [2009] IECompA m09009 (8 April 2009)

Euro / Fresh [2009] IECompA m09009 (8 April 2009)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: European Refreshments; Target: Fresh Trading
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
08 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Merger, Non Alcoholic Beverages Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Non Alcoholic Beverages Sector

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Parties

European Refreshments

Acquirer

Fresh Trading

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed partial acquisition of Fresh Trading by European Refreshments 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 the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.