Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., through Goldman Sachs International, of Tifco Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Hotel accommodation sector in Ireland. | No |
Notification date: Thursday, October 30, 2014
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Goldman Sachs International | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is involved in the business of investment banking and securities and investment management on a global scale, providing a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. |
| Tifco Limited | Tifco currently owns Crowne Plaza Dundalk, Crowne Plaza Northwood, Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown and Holiday Inn Northwood. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, November 10, 2014 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Tuesday, November 25, 2014
