Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Esso Ireland Limited by Topaz Investments Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, subject to binding divestment commitments.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The sale and supply of oil and petroleum products. | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Topaz Investments Limited | Topaz is an Irish oil company active in retail and non-retail sales of petroleum products in the island of Ireland. |
| Esso Ireland Limited | Esso Ireland is an Irish oil company active in retail and non-retail sales of petroleum products in the Republic of Ireland. |
| 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 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | Wednesday, September 2, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 2) |
Decision date: Thursday, October 15, 2015
