M/25/057 – Abry Partners/AA Ireland
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Cronus Bidco Limited and Cronus Topco Limited, which are indirectly owned and controlled by ABRY IX Capital Investors LLC, of sole control of AA Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Grafton Street Boulevard DAC, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday September 12, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| ABRY IX Capital Investors LLC | ABRY IX Capital Investors LLC is a private equity and credit investment firm based in Boston, USA. |
| AA Ireland Limited | AA Ireland Limited is a motor insurance and services company. AA Ireland Limited provides non-life insurance products such as car and home insurance and ancillary services including roadside breakdown assistance. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Financial and Insurance Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| jackkelly@ccpc.ie | Jack Kelly |
| leohopkins@ccpc.ie | Leo Hopkins |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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