LSG / RIM 1 [2015] IECompA m15073 (17 December 2015)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and therefore cleared the merger.

Parties: Acquirer: LSG/Sky Chefs Europe Holdings Limited; Target: Retail in Motion Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 17 December 2015
Procedural Posture: Merger Clearance / Decision
Outcome: merger cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, In Flight Catering Sector

Competition Law Merger Control In Flight Catering Sector

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Parties

LSG/Sky Chefs Europe Holdings Limited

Acquirer

Retail in Motion Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Clearance / Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of 60% of Retail in Motion Limited by LSG/Sky Chefs Europe Holdings Limited raises competition concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and therefore cleared the merger.

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

The proposed acquisition of 60% of the issued share capital of Retail in Motion Limited by LSG/Sky Chefs Europe Holdings Limited is approved.