M/25/054 – Sisk/Farrans Construction

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Limited, via its wholly owned subsidiary Sicon Construction Investments Limited, of sole control of Northstone (NI) Limited (trading as Farrans Construction), has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date Decision date
Monday September 1, 2025
Parties Involved Business activities
Sicon Limited

Sicon Limited is the ultimate parent of the Sisk group of companies. The Sisk Group provides civil engineering and construction services to customers in the State, UK and Europe, including the design, planning, construction, delivery and ongoing maintenance of buildings and infrastructural assets to both the public and private sector.

Sicon Construction Investments Limited

Sicon Construction Investments Limited is a newly formed entity, incorporated in the State, for the purposes of giving effect to the proposed transaction.

Northstone (NI) Limited

Northstone (NI) Limited, which trades as Farrans Construction, is a private limited company registered in Northern Ireland with offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, Monaghan and London. Northstone (NI) Limited is active in the civil engineering and construction sectors across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on industries including water, energy and aviation.

Economic sector Media merger
Construction No
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1 Phase 2
Monday, September 15, 2025
Current status: Active
Simplified Merger Notification
Authorised Officer Assigned Contact Details
Sinéad Griffin

sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie

Iseult O'Kelly

iseultokelly@ccpc.ie

Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie

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