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Grafton Group plc / Heiton Group plc [2004] IECompA m04051 (10 September 2004)

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2005-01-06 News Release (Grafton-Heiton).pdf (103.5 KB) (103.5 KB)

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2004-11-17 News Release (Grafton-Heiton).pdf (88.49 KB) (88.49 KB)

Transaction details

proposal whereby Grafton Group plc (“Grafton”) would acquire Heiton Group plc (“Heiton”).

Economic sector	Media merger
Building and DIY products	No

Notification date: Friday, September 10, 2004

Parties Involved	Business activities
Grafton Group plc	activities are the supply of building materials (“builders merchanting”), the retail supply of “do-it-yourself” (“DIY”) products for general repair, maintenance and home improvement activities, and manufacturing.
Heiton Group plc	supplier of specialist hardwoods, softwoods and sheet materials) plant and tool hire,
Five Star Supermarket
Tenants at Clonmel Shopping Centre

Current status

Completed

Cleared with conditions (Phase 2)

Irish Competition Authority Decisions

Transaction details

Notification date: Friday, September 10, 2004

Decision date: Thursday, January 6, 2005