Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by DIF through the DIF Companies of 79.99% of the entire issued share capital of Eurolink Motorway Operations (M3) Limited and the Eurolink Motorway Operations Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The Target companies in the proposed transaction are special purpose vehicles which hold the concessions to operate and maintain the M3 motorway from Clonee to North of Kells and the M4/M6 motorway from Kilcock to Kinnegad in Ireland. | No |
Notification date: Monday, September 28, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| The DIF Companies | DIF is an independent fund management company. |
| Eurolink Motorway Operations (M3) Limited | Eurolink Motorway Operations (M3) Limited is an Irish registered company which holds the concession contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the M3 Clonee to North of Kells Motorway. |
| Eurolink Motorway Operation Limited | Eurolink Motorway Operation Limited is an Irish registered company that holds the concession contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the M4-M6 Kilcock to Kinnegad Motorway. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Cormac Keating | Tel: 01-470 3653, e-mail: cormackeating@ccpc.ie |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, November 6, 2015
