Riverchem [2016] IECompA m16015 (18 March 2016)
The Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Uniphar plc; Target: Riverchem Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 18 March 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Pharmaceutical Sector
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Parties
Uniphar plc
Acquirer
Riverchem Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of 15 community pharmacies by Uniphar plc from Riverchem Limited raises competition concerns
Ratio Decidendi
The Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of 15 community pharmacies by Uniphar plc from Riverchem Limited is cleared under Phase 1.
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