M/16/058 - OTPP & USS / Westerleigh Group [2016] IECompA m16058 (14 December 2016)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Ontario Teachers Pension Plan; Acquirer: Universities Superannuation Scheme; Target: Westerleigh Group
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 14 December 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Joint Control Acquisition
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Parties
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan
Acquirer
Universities Superannuation Scheme
Acquirer
Westerleigh Group
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed joint acquisition of Westerleigh Group by OTPP and USS would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.
Court Disposition
cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of joint control by OTPP and USS of Westerleigh Group is cleared.
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