M/25/061 – Applus/APEM Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Applus Services, SA, through Salix Bidco Limited, of sole control of APEM Group Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday September 29, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Applus Services, SA | Applus Services, SA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and provides testing, inspection, and certification services across various sectors, including automotive, energy, industry, construction, and transportation. |
| I Squared Capital Advisors (US) LLC | I Squared Capital Advisors is a fund manager headquartered in the USA, which invests in energy, utilities, transport and telecom projects in Asia, Europe, and America. |
| TDR Capital LLP | TDR Capital LLP is a private equity firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, which invests in various sectors including motor fuels, retail, gyms and health clubs, testing, inspection and certification. |
| APEM Group Limited | APEM Group Limited is an environmental consultancy firm headquartered in Stockport, United Kingdom. It provides sustainable development and regulatory compliance support through activities such as digital aerial wildlife surveys and environmental impact assessments. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
| Leo Hopkins | leohopkins@ccpc.ie |
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