Eurocopter/ McAlpine [2007] IECompA m07058 (28 September 2007)

Eurocopter/ McAlpine [2007] IECompA m07058 (28 September 2007)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State, and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Eurocopter S.A.S.; Target: McAlpine Helicopters Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
28 September 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Notification, Helicopter Distribution, Market Concentration
Competition Law Merger Control Merger Notification Helicopter Distribution Market Concentration

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Parties

Eurocopter S.A.S.

Acquirer

McAlpine Helicopters Ltd.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. by Eurocopter S.A.S. would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State, and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Eurocopter S.A.S. of McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. is approved without conditions.