M/25/059 – Towerbrook/GMC Utilities Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P., through Riviera Holdings 1 BV, of joint control of GMC Utilities Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday September 16, 2025 | Friday, October 24, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. | TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. is a private equity and investment management firm, which invests in European and North American companies across a variety of sectors, including consumer goods, financial services, healthcare and technology. |
| Riviera Holdings 1 BV | Riviera Holdings 1 BV is a TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. investment vehicle established for the purposes of the proposed transaction. |
| GMC Utilities Group Limited | GMC Utilities Group Limited is a civil and engineering contractor that delivers large-scale infrastructure projects in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Its activities cover five main sectors: water, gas, power, telecommunications, and public infrastructure. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, September 29, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
| Aodhán Frain | aodhanfrain@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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