Origin/Odlum [2007] IECompA m07041 (31 July 2007)

Origin/Odlum [2007] IECompA m07041 (31 July 2007)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Parties
Applicant: Unifood Limited; Respondent: Greentrack Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
31 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Merger, Flour Milling, Oatmeal Milling
Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Flour Milling Oatmeal Milling

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Parties

Unifood Limited

Applicant

Greentrack Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Greentrack Limited by Unifood Limited raises competition concerns in the relevant markets

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Unifood Limited of the entire issued share capital of Greentrack Limited is approved.