M/22/047 – BWG / McCarrick Brothers Wholesale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BWG Foods Unlimited Company, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of TIL JV Limited, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of McCarrick Brothers Wholesale Longford Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday September 6, 2022 | Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| BWG Foods Unlimited Company | BWG Foods Unlimited Company is involved in the wholesale distribution of food and grocery goods to its affiliated stores and to stores operated by independent retailers. It is also involved in the wholesale distribution of food and beverages to food-service customers and to the licensed trade. BWG Foods Unlimited Company also operates a distribution centre and a number of cash and carry outlets in the State. |
| McCarrick Brothers Wholesale Longford Limited | McCarrick Brothers Wholesale Longford Limited owns the business and certain assets of McCarrick Brothers (Longford) Limited. McCarrick Brothers (Longford) Limited is active in the wholesale grocery sector and based in Longford. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail and Wholesale Grocery | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared with agreed measures (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Tommy Burke | Tel: (+353)1 402 5503 E-mail: tommyburke@ccpc.ie |
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