Uniphar/CMR [2012] IECompA m12027 (12 December 2012)
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the merger.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Uniphar plc; Target: Cahill May Roberts Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 12 December 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Clearance / Phase 2 Determination
- Outcome
- merger cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Pharmaceutical Distribution
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Parties
Uniphar plc
Acquirer
Cahill May Roberts Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Phase 2 Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Cahill May Roberts Limited by Uniphar plc would substantially lessen competition in the distribution of pharmaceutical products in the State.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the merger.
Court Disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of Cahill May Roberts Limited by Uniphar plc is approved.
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