An Post / PostPoint [2010] IECompA m10015 (19 May 2010)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not result in a substantial lessening of competition in the provision of electronic transaction/payment products and services in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: An Post; Target: PostPoint Business; Other: PJD Investment Company; Other: Fitzwilton plc; Other: P. J. Donohoe; Other: Paul S. Power; Other: Press-O-Matic Limited; Other: Novum (Overseas) Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 19 May 2010
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition of Sole Control, Electronic Transaction Services
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Parties
An Post
Acquirer
PostPoint Business
Target
PJD Investment Company
Other
Fitzwilton plc
Other
P. J. Donohoe
Other
Paul S. Power
Other
Press-O-Matic Limited
Other
Novum (Overseas) Limited
Other
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition by An Post of sole control of PostPoint Business raises competition concerns
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not result in a substantial lessening of competition in the provision of electronic transaction/payment products and services in the State.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by An Post of sole control of the PostPoint Business is cleared.
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