M/25/045 – BWG/Perry’s Cash and Carry
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BWG Foods Unlimited Company, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BWG Group Unlimited Company , of sole control of Perry’s Cash and Carry Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, subject to a number of legally binding commitments.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday July 31, 2025 | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| 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. BWG Foods Unlimited Company 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. |
| Perry's Cash and Carry Limited | Perry's Cash and Carry Limited is involved in the wholesale distribution of food and grocery goods to the retail sector, including supermarkets, convenience stores and forecourts. Perry's Cash and Carry Limited is also involved in the wholesale distribution of food and beverages to food-service customers and to the licensed trade. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail & Wholesale Grocery | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared with agreed measures (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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