M/25/070 – Komatsu/McHale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Komatsu Europe International NV of joint control of McHale Plant Sales Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday November 4, 2025 | Thursday, December 11, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Komatsu Europe International NV | Komatsu Europe International NV is a Belgian incorporated subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., a Japanese-headquartered multinational corporation that is active in the manufacturing of construction, mining and forestry machinery, military vehicles, and industrial machinery, which it supplies to wholesale distributors in the State. |
| McHale Plant Sales Limited | McHale Plant Sales Limited is distributor of new and used plant and machinery used in a broad range of industries, including construction; forestry; infrastructure development; utilities and services; environmental management and waste recycling; and farming and agriculture. McHale Plant Sales Limited also sells spare parts and provides aftersales services for the equipment sold, including technical support, repairs, and maintenance. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Construction | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
| John O'Gorman | johnogorman@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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