Transaction details
The proposed merger of Ladbrokes p.l.c. with certain business of Gala Coral Group Limited (including Coral Retail, Eurobet Retail and Gala Coral's Online businesses) has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The betting and gaming sectors. | No |
Notification date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Ladbrokes p.l.c. | Ladbrokes is active in the betting and gaming industries and currently operates LBOs in the UK, Ireland, Spain and Belgium. |
| Gala Coral Group Limited | The target businesses comprise Coral Retail, Eurobet Retail and Gala Coral's online businesses. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@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, February 18, 2016 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, March 10, 2016
