Valeo / Wardell / Robert Roberts [2014] IECompA m14026 (17 October 2014)
The acquisition was cleared subject to binding divestiture commitments to ensure competition is maintained in the relevant markets.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Valeo Foods UK Limited; Target: Wardell Roberts Limited; Target: Robert Roberts (NI) Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 17 October 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Clearance / Phase 2 Decision
- Outcome
- cleared with conditions
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Divestiture Commitments
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Parties
Valeo Foods UK Limited
Acquirer
Wardell Roberts Limited
Target
Robert Roberts (NI) Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Phase 2 Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets
Ratio Decidendi
The acquisition was cleared subject to binding divestiture commitments to ensure competition is maintained in the relevant markets.
Court Disposition
cleared with conditions
Orders
- Acquisition cleared subject to binding divestiture commitments
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