Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of LGC Science Group Limited by KKR & Co. L.P., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The supply of reference materials, proprietary genomic products and the provision of analytical and genomic testing services. | No |
Notification date: Monday, December 21, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| KKR & Co. L.P. | KKR is a global investment firm, which offers a broad range of alternative asset funds and other investment products to investors. |
| LGC Science Group Limited | LGC Group is a UK based-group active in the manufacture and distribution of reference materials and proprietary genomic products, and the provision of analytical and genomic testing services. |
| 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 |
| Friday, January 8, 2016 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
