M/25/055 – Goldman Sachs/Mace Consult
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Consult Bidco Ltd, which is ultimately controlled by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., of sole control of Mace Consult Holding Limited and its subsidiaries, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday September 2, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Consult Bidco Limited | Consult Bidco Limited is a newly incorporated company which is indirectly wholly-owned by Consult Topco Limited, which in turn is ultimately controlled by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. |
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a range of banking, securities and investment services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base. Goldman Sachs has a number of companies active in the State, which are primarily active in financial services, fund management services and aircraft leasing. |
| Mace Consult Holding Limited | Mace Consult Holding Limited is a holding company for Mace Consult Limited and its subsidiaries. Mace Consult is headquartered in the UK and delivers programme and project delivery consultancy services to a wide range of sectors including corporate real estate, government, education, health, life sciences, technology and manufacturing. Mace Consult's primary activities include programme and project management, cost consultancy, strategic advisory services and business consultancy. In Ireland, Mace Consult is active through Mace Consultancy (Ireland) Limited. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Sinéad Griffin | sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie |
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
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