Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Brait CM 1 Limited of Iceland Topco Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sector involved is the grocery goods retail sector. | No |
Notification date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Brait CM 1 Ireland | Brait is an investment holding company with an investment portfolio focussing on utilised market leading, growth oriented and cash flow generative businesses operating in the broad consumer sector. |
| Iceland TopCo Limited | Iceland is a UK food retailer specialising in frozen food with 858 stores in the UK as well as stores in Ireland, the Czech Republic and Iceland. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@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 |
| Thursday, October 22, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, November 13, 2015
