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M/17/058 - Musgrave/Whelan Centra
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M-17-058 Commission clears acquisition by Musgraves of six Whelan Centra storesM-17-058 Musgrave - Whelen Centra Determination
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Musgrave Limited of six companies trading as -Centra- grocery retail stores currently owned by Whelan Centra Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday November 3, 2017 | Thursday, December 7, 2017 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Musgrave Limited | Musgrave Limited is a member of the Musgrave group of companies. Musgrave group operates in the grocery sector (wholesale and retail) in the State. |
| Whelan Centra Group Limited | Whelan Centra Group Limited - For the purposes of this transaction, the six trading companies concerned are Dreamcaster Limited, Two Hoots Limited, The Ferry Store Limited, Ballybrack Stores Limited, DKC stores Limited and Never Better Limited, each of which operate a Centra store in Co. Wicklow. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail Sale of Grocery Goods | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, November 17, 2017 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Tommy Burke | Phone 01 4025503 |