Heineken/Comans
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Heineken Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heineken N.V., of sole control of Comans Beverages Limited has been cleared by Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:30 November 2021
- Publication date:30 November 2021
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Request for information:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.21.068 Media AnnouncementPDF | 134 KBM.21.068 Media Announcement PDF | 134 KB - Opens in new window
M.21.068 DeterminationPDF | 449 KBM.21.068 Determination PDF | 449 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Heineken
Heineken is an international drinks company focused on beer and cider. It acquired Murphy Brewery Ireland in Cork from a receiver in 1983. In the State, its primary focus is on the manufacture (i.e., brewing) of beer and cider. Heineken is also engaged in the wholesale supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by virtue of its current interest in Comans and its ownership of United Wine Merchants
Comans
Comans is an Irish-incorporated company, having its base at a site on the Belgard Road in Tallaght, Dublin just off the M50. Comans is primarily active in the wholesale distribution of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) such as beer, cider, wine, spirits, ready to drink beverages, water and soft drinks.
Contacts
- Tiernan Shaw tiernanshaw@ccpc.ie
- Han Nie hannie@ccpc.ie
