M/18/057 - Endless LLP/ Menzies Distribution Limited [2018] IECompA m18057 (28 August 2018)
The Commission found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Endless LLP; Acquirer: Endless Newco 2 Limited; Target: Menzies Distribution Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 28 August 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Clearance / Phase 1
- Outcome
- cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition, Sole Control
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Parties
Endless LLP
Acquirer
Endless Newco 2 Limited
Acquirer
Menzies Distribution Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Clearance / Phase 1
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of Menzies Distribution Limited by Endless LLP through Endless Newco 2 Limited should be cleared under competition law
Ratio Decidendi
The Commission found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction.
Court Disposition
cleared
Orders
- Acquisition of sole control of Menzies Distribution Limited by Endless LLP through Endless Newco 2 Limited is approved.
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