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M/18/086 - Brightstone Trading/Fitzpatrick Motors (Bray)

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M-18-086 Commission clears acquisition by Brightstone Trading
M-18-086 Brightstone - Fitzpatrick Motors - Public Determination

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Brightstone Trading Limited of a controlling interest in the share capital of Fitzpatrick Motors (Bray) Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date	Decision date
Thursday November 1, 2018	Friday, December 7, 2018

Parties Involved	Business activities
Brightstone Trading Limited	Brightstone Trading Limited is the parent company of a number of subsidiaries who are active in the motor trade sector (operate dealerships including Ford, Seat, Citroen and Suzuki). It also offers finance options on new and used vehicles and has a range of manufacturer approved after-sales products and services for its brands including accident and repair.
Fitzpatrick Motors (Bray) Limited	Fitzpatrick Motors (Bray) Limited is a Ford motor dealer selling new and used passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and offering aftersales service and repair business located at Dublin Road, Bray, County Wicklow.

Economic sector	Media merger
Motor Retail Sector	No

Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1	Phase 2
Thursday, November 15, 2018

Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)

Authorised Officer Assigned	Contact Details
Tommy Burke	Tel: (+353)1 402 5503 E-mail: tommyburke@ccpc.ie

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