DCC / Exertis Ireland/Espion Distribution [2015] IECompA m15056 (13 October 2015)

DCC / Exertis Ireland/Espion Distribution [2015] IECompA m15056 (13 October 2015)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction.

Parties
Parent Company of Acquirer: DCC plc; Acquirer: Exertis Ireland Limited; Target: Espion Distribution Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition of Sole Control, Distribution Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Sole Control Distribution Sector

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Parties

DCC plc

Parent Company of Acquirer

Exertis Ireland Limited

Acquirer

Espion Distribution Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of Espion Distribution Limited by Exertis Ireland Limited would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction.

Court Disposition

cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of sole control of Espion Distribution Limited by Exertis Ireland Limited is cleared.