Unilever / TIGI [2009] IECompA m09004 (13 February 2009)

Unilever / TIGI [2009] IECompA m09004 (13 February 2009)

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

Parties
Acquirer: Unilever Overseas Holdings Limited; Target: TIGI Salon Hair Care Product business
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Notification, Market Concentration, Hair Care Products
Competition Law Merger Control Merger Notification Market Concentration Hair Care Products

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Parties

Unilever Overseas Holdings Limited

Acquirer

TIGI Salon Hair Care Product business

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of TIGI Salon Hair Care Product business by Unilever would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of the TIGI Salon Hair Care Product business by Unilever is approved.