Glanbia / Wexford Creamery [2013] IECompA m13036 (12 December 2013)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and cleared the merger.

Parties: Acquirer: Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited; Target: Wexford Creamery Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 12 December 2013
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 2 Clearance
Outcome: merger cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Market Concentration, Milk Procurement, Dairy Processing

Competition Law Merger Control Market Concentration Milk Procurement Dairy Processing

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Parties

Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited

Acquirer

Wexford Creamery Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 2 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the acquisition of sole control of Wexford Creamery Limited by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited would substantially lessen competition in the procurement of raw milk and the processing and supply of liquid milk, cream, and cheese

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and cleared the merger.

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

Acquisition of sole control of Wexford Creamery Limited by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited is approved