M/17/015 - Avanacar (Brightstone Trading)/Citroen Dublin [2017] IECompA m17015 (5 May 2017)

The Commission determined that the acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the market for vehicle sales and aftersales services in the State.

Parties: Acquirer: Brightstone Trading Limited; Acquirer Subsidiary: Avanacar Limited; Seller: I. M. European Motors Limited; Target Assets: Citroen Dublin
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 05 May 2017
Procedural Posture: Merger Clearance / Phase 1 Decision
Outcome: cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Acquisition of Assets, Motor Vehicle Dealership

Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Assets Motor Vehicle Dealership

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Parties

Brightstone Trading Limited

Acquirer

Avanacar Limited

Acquirer Subsidiary

I. M. European Motors Limited

Seller

Citroen Dublin

Target Assets

Procedural Posture

Merger Clearance / Phase 1 Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission determined that the acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the market for vehicle sales and aftersales services in the State.

Court Disposition

cleared

Orders

Acquisition by Brightstone Trading Limited through Avanacar Limited of sole control of Citroen Dublin dealership and aftersales business is cleared.