M/17/005 - Vhi Investments DAC / Vhi Swiftcare Clinics [2017] IECompA m17005 (10 May 2017)

M/17/005 - Vhi Investments DAC / Vhi Swiftcare Clinics [2017] IECompA m17005 (10 May 2017)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the acquisition would not significantly impede effective competition in the healthcare sector.

Parties
Acquirer: Vhi Investments DAC; Target: Vhi Swiftcare Clinics; Joint Venture Partner: Aras Slainte Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
10 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Final Determination
Outcome
merger cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Sole Control, Healthcare Sector
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Sole Control Healthcare Sector

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Parties

Vhi Investments DAC

Acquirer

Vhi Swiftcare Clinics

Target

Aras Slainte Limited

Joint Venture Partner

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition by Vhi Investments DAC of sole control of three Vhi Swiftcare Clinics through acquisition of Aras Slainte Limited raises competition concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the acquisition would not significantly impede effective competition in the healthcare sector.

Court Disposition

merger cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved.