M/25/033 – Intermediate Capital Group/Hakim Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Intermediate Capital Group plc, through Sakura Investment S.à.r.l., of joint control of First Wave I Limited, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday May 26, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Capital Group plc | Intermediate Capital Group plc is a global alternative asset manager active in structured and private equity, private debt, real assets, and credit based in the UK with presence in Europe, Asia Pacific and the US. Intermediate Capital Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. |
| First Wave I Limited | First Wave I Limited, a private limited company registered in the United Kingdom under company number 12606791, is the holding company for a variety of companies that make up the Hakim Group. The Hakim Group is primarily active in the optical industry in the United Kingdom and, to a lesser extent, the State, where it focuses on acquiring and managing independent practices in the optical, ophthalmology, and audiology sectors. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
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