Warburg Pincus / Caradon [2005] IECompA m05019 (12 May 2005)

Warburg Pincus / Caradon [2005] IECompA m05019 (12 May 2005)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with the proper functioning of competition in the relevant markets.

Parties
Acquirer: Warburg Pincus LLC; Acquirer (special Purpose Vehicle): Bladeplace Limited; Target: Caradon Radiators Holdings Limited; Target: Caradon Boilers Holdings Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
12 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Notification, Acquisition of Control, Assessment of Competitive Effects
Competition Law Merger Control Merger Notification Acquisition of Control Assessment of Competitive Effects

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Parties

Warburg Pincus LLC

Acquirer

Bladeplace Limited

Acquirer (special Purpose Vehicle)

Caradon Radiators Holdings Limited

Target

Caradon Boilers Holdings Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition by Warburg Pincus LLC through Bladeplace Limited of Caradon Radiators Holdings Limited and Caradon Boilers Holdings Limited is compatible with competition law requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with the proper functioning of competition in the relevant markets.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed transaction is approved and may proceed.