M/16/030 - Blackstone Group/Blanchardstown Shopping Centre [2016] IECompA m16030 (28 July 2016)

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

  1. 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.