Coillte / Weyerhaeuser [2006] IECompA m06057 (22 August 2006)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties: Acquirer: Coillte Teoranta; Target: Weyerhaeuser Europe Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 22 August 2006
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 2 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared
Legal Topics: Proposed Acquisition, Forestry Products Sector, Media Merger Assessment

Competition Law Merger Control Proposed Acquisition Forestry Products Sector Media Merger Assessment

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Parties

Coillte Teoranta

Acquirer

Weyerhaeuser Europe Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 2 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Weyerhaeuser Europe Limited by Coillte Teoranta would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

Proposed acquisition by Coillte Teoranta of Weyerhaeuser Europe Limited is approved.