Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital and thus sole control of Karmann Auto Limited by JDM Automotive Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sector involved are the retail sale of passenger vehicles and the provision of after-sales service and parts. | No |
Notification date: Monday, December 14, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| JDM Automotive Limited | JDM Automotive Limited is the parent company of nine wholly-owned subsidiaries active in the retail sale of branded new and demonstration motor vehicles, being:
- Joe Duffy (Motors) Limited
- Mainway North Road Limited
- Mainway Limerick Limited
- Joe Duffy Property Company Limited
- Joe Duffy Dun Laoghaire Limited
- JDM Specialist Cars Limited
- JBDL Limited
- McAllisters Garage Limited
- Commons Road Cars Limited.
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| Karmann Auto Limited | Karmann Auto Limited is in the business of the retail sale of passenger vehicles. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@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 |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, January 22, 2016
