M/25/041 – Waterland/EEW Electrical Supplies
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V., via Finn Bidco Limited, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of EEW Electrical Supplies Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday July 4, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V. | Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V. is an Alternative Investment Fund Manager regulated by the Netherlands Authority for Financial Markets which focuses on investing in ageing population, outsourcing and digitalisation, leisure and luxury, and sustainability markets. Waterland Private Equity Investments B.V. ultimately controls Project Finn Bidco Limited which, through its subsidiaries, Bellew Electrical Wholesale Limited, Bellew Electrical Limtied, Westco Electrical Limited, and Cable and Accessories (Northern Ireland) Limited is active in the wholesale supply of electrical goods to professionals (such as electrical contractors) in the State and Northern Ireland. |
| EEW Electrical Supplies Limited | EEW Electrical Supplies Limited is a newly incorporated entity in the State comprising the electrical goods wholesaling business previously operated by EEW Limited and Byrne's Electrical Wholesalers Limited. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other retail/wholesale | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Sinéad Griffin | sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie |
| Aodhán Frain | aodhanfrain@ccpc.ie |
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