Elverys / Mahers [2015] IECompA m15062 (13 November 2015)
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the transaction.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Staunton Sports (t/a Elverys Sports); Target: Mahers Sports Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 13 November 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Retail Sector, Clearance Decision
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Parties
Staunton Sports (t/a Elverys Sports)
Acquirer
Mahers Sports Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the retailing of branded leisurewear, footwear, and sports goods and equipment in Ireland.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the transaction.
Court Disposition
cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Staunton Sports (t/a Elverys Sports) of Mahers Sports Limited is cleared.
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