Nike/Umbro [2007] IECompA m07068 (21 December 2007)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in the relevant market and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Nike Inc; Target: Umbro plc
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 21 December 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared (Phase 1)
- Legal Topics
- Merger Notification, Market Concentration, Sports Apparel Sector
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Parties
Nike Inc
Acquirer
Umbro plc
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Umbro plc by Nike Inc would substantially lessen competition in the design, development and marketing of sports apparel, footwear and equipment in Ireland.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in the relevant market and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.
Court Disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
Orders
- The merger between Nike Inc and Umbro plc is approved without conditions.
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