M/17/047 - Erpe Bidco (Carlyle) / Betafence t/a Praesidiad [2017] IECompA m17047 (8 September 2017)

M/17/047 - Erpe Bidco (Carlyle) / Betafence t/a Praesidiad [2017] IECompA m17047 (8 September 2017)

The Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: Erpe Bidco Limited; Ultimate Controller of Acquirer: The Carlyle Group L.P.; Target: Betafence Holding NV t/a Praesidiad
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
08 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition of Sole Control
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition of Sole Control

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Parties

Erpe Bidco Limited

Acquirer

The Carlyle Group L.P.

Ultimate Controller of Acquirer

Betafence Holding NV t/a Praesidiad

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State

Ratio Decidendi

The Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Erpe Bidco Limited of sole control of Betafence Holding NV is cleared.