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M/18/072 - Petrogas/Glenview Motors

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M.18.072 Merger Announcement
Public Determination M-18-072 Petrogas-Glenview Motors

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition whereby Applegreen plc, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Petrogas Group Limited, would acquire sole control of certain assets comprising a retail service station located at Killarney Road, Macroom, Co. Cork has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date	Decision date
Tuesday August 28, 2018	Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Parties Involved	Business activities
Petrogas Group Limited	Petrogas Group Limited is ultimately controlled by Applegreen plc. Applegreen service stations are involved in the retail sale of motor fuel. In addition, Applegreen service stations offer grocery goods, coffee and hot food. Applegreen has a number of strategic partnerships with international food and beverage brands, notably Burger King, Costa Coffee, Lavazza, Freshii, 7-Eleven, Greggs, Chopstix and Subway, which operate on a franchise basis at Applegreen service stations.
Target Assets	The Target Assets consist of a single service station, comprising petrol filling station, carwash, forecourt, convenience stores and restaurants, currently trading as Glenview Motors under the Topaz Brand.

Economic sector	Media merger
Motor Fuel (Retail/Wholesale)	No

Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1	Phase 2
Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Current status: Completed
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1)

Authorised Officer Assigned	Contact Details
Emily Thornton	emilythornton@ccpc.ie +35314701320

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