European Refreshments / Fresh Trading [2013] IECompA m13009 (19 March 2013)

European Refreshments / Fresh Trading [2013] IECompA m13009 (19 March 2013)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition of Fresh Trading Limited by European Refreshments would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: European Refreshments; Target: Fresh Trading Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Market Concentration, Non Alcoholic Beverages Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Market Concentration Non Alcoholic Beverages Sector

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Parties

European Refreshments

Acquirer

Fresh Trading Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition of Fresh Trading Limited by European Refreshments would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Fresh Trading Limited by European Refreshments is cleared under Phase 1.