Uniphar / Lindchem [2015] IECompA m15076 (21 December 2015)

The Commission found 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: Acquirer: Uniphar plc; Target: Lindchem Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 21 December 2015
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)
Outcome: cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Pharmacy Sector, Acquisition Clearance

Competition Law Merger Control Pharmacy Sector Acquisition Clearance

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Parties

Uniphar plc

Acquirer

Lindchem Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Clearance Decision (phase 1)

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Lindchem Limited by Uniphar plc would substantially lessen competition in the pharmacy sector in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission found 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 Lindchem Limited by Uniphar plc is cleared under Phase 1.