M/24/045 – EQT/Keywords Studios PLC
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Houting UK Limited, which is indirectly wholly owned by EQT’s BPEA Fund VIII, of Keywords Studios Plc has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday July 29, 2024 | Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Houting UK Limited | Houting UK Limited is indirectly and wholly owned by EQT's BPEA Fund VIII. EQT is a global investment organisation headquartered in Sweden which manages and advises investment funds. In the State, EQTs controlled portfolio companies are active in a range of industries. |
| Keywords Studios PLC | Keywords Studios is a provider of outsourced gaming technology services and offers services in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The company assists video game and entertainment companies throughout the full content development cycle. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Information and Communication | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Aaron Kelly | aaronkelly@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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