M/16/030 - Blackstone Group/Blanchardstown Shopping Centre [2016] IECompA m16030 (28 July 2016)
The Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Blackstone Group L. P.; Acquirer: Blanche Holdco S. A. R. L.; Target: Green Property Investment Fund 1 plc
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 28 July 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Clearance / Phase 1 Decision
- Outcome
- cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition, Sole Control
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Parties
Blackstone Group L. P.
Acquirer
Blanche Holdco S. A. R. L.
Acquirer
Green Property Investment Fund 1 plc
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Phase 1 Decision
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of Blanchardstown Shopping Centre by Blackstone Group 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 Ireland.
Court Disposition
cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of sole control of Blanchardstown Shopping Centre by Blackstone Group is cleared.
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