JDM Automotive / Karmann Auto [2015] IECompA m15071 (14 December 2015)

JDM Automotive / Karmann Auto [2015] IECompA m15071 (14 December 2015)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the retail sale of passenger vehicles and after-sales service and parts sector.

Parties
Acquirer: JDM Automotive Limited; Target: Karmann Auto Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
14 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Determination
Outcome
merger cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Retail Sale of Passenger Vehicles, After Sales Service and Parts

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Parties

JDM Automotive Limited

Acquirer

Karmann Auto Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Clearance / Determination

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Karmann Auto Limited by JDM Automotive Limited would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the retail sale of passenger vehicles and after-sales service and parts sector.

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

  • Acquisition of Karmann Auto Limited by JDM Automotive Limited is approved.