M/24/028 – IVC Evidensia (Independent Vetcare)/Tullamore Pet Hospital
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited, which trades in the State as IVC Evidensia Ireland and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IVC Evidensia group of companies, of sole control of Tullamore Pet Hospital has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday May 3, 2024 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited | Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited trades as “IVC Evidensia Ireland” in the State. Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited’s portfolio comprises several veterinary practices operating from sites dispersed throughout the State. Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisitions Limited, which is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies. IVC Evidensia is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services, comprising a network of around 2,600 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres, based across 20 countries worldwide. IVC Evidensia's strategy focuses on investing in local veterinary practices in the countries in which it operates. |
| Tullamore Pet Hospital | Tullamore Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary practice, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. The practice comprises five veterinary practitioners operating from one facility based in Arden Road, Tullamore. It provides a range of local veterinary services, focused on small/companion animal care, to customers based in the Tullamore area. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| David Sheahan | davidsheahan@ccpc.ie |
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