Premier/Imprint [2008] IECompA m08016 (25 April 2008)
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the merger at Phase 1.
Court disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Premier Group of Imprint plc is approved and cleared at Phase 1.
02
Material facts
Parties
Premier Group
AcquirerImprint plc
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition of Imprint plc by Premier Group would substantially lessen competition in the provision of recruitment services in Ireland
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Premier Group argued that the acquisition would not adversely affect competition as both parties operate in different geographic markets and the combined entity would not have a dominant position.
- Respondent
- Imprint plc did not oppose the merger and submitted that the transaction would not result in anti-competitive effects.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine whether the transaction would substantially lessen competition.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and therefore cleared the merger at Phase 1.
Court disposition
merger cleared
- The proposed acquisition by Premier Group of Imprint plc is approved and cleared at Phase 1.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Premier/Imprint [2008] IECompA m08016 (25 April 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08016.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8016, [2008] IECompA m08016 [ New search ] [ Help ] Premier/Imprint [2008] IECompA m08016 (25 April 2008) Page Attachment M08016 Premier Imprint Public_0.pdf (71.63 KB) (71.63 KB) M08016 Premier Imprint Public.pdf (71.63 KB) (71.63 KB) Transaction details Proposed acquisition by Premier Group of Imprint plc. Economic sector Media merger The provision of recruitment services No Notification date: Friday, April 25, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities ESM Paper Limited Berghuizer Papierfabriek NV Provides recuitment services in Ireland and the United Kingdom Premier Provides recruitment services in the United Kingdom, certain continental European markets, the Asia/Pacific region, the Middle East and Ireland Imprint Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Anne Ellis 01-8045423, ae@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Thursday, May 8, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Monday, May 19, 2008 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08016.html
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