M/22/039 – D9/Arqiva
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by D9 Wireless Opco 2 Limited of joint control of Arqiva Group Limited, with MEIF II Luxembourg Communications S.a.r.l., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday August 4, 2022 | Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| D9 Wireless Opco 2 Limited | D9 Wireless 2 Opco Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital 9 Infrastructure plc, a United Kingdom (UK) based infrastructure investor with investments including, data centers, sub-sea cable and wireless access infrastructure projects. |
| MEIF II Luxembourg Communications S.à.r.l | MEIF II Luxembourg Communications S.à.r.l is indirectly controlled by Macquarie Group which is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. In the State, Macquarie Group, through Macquarie Capital, provides advisory services to project companies and is involved in delivering public private partnerships procured by the Irish state. Macquarie also, through portfolio, provides domestic and commercial waste management; renewable energy supply; recycling collection and processing; logistics; green fuels and energy recovery, aircraft leasing services and helicopter leasing services. |
| Arqiva Group Limited | Arqiva Group Limited is a UK-based data, network and communications service provider. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Information and Communication | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, August 22, 2022 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Dineo Mashego | Tel: (+353) 147 3607 |
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