M/26/015 – Permira/Carne
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Permira Holdings Limited and John Donohoe, indirectly through Eightplatform XV Limited and Fieldport Holdings Limited, respectively, of joint control of Carne (Cayman) Limited and Carne Global Financial Services Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday March 11, 2026 | Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Permira Holdings Limited | Permira Holdings Limited is a private equity business, registered in Guernsey, which is active through its subsidiaries in the provision of investment management services. Permira controls a number of private equity funds which include portfolio companies active internationally in the consumer, services, healthcare, technology and climate sectors. |
| Carne (Cayman) Limited, Carne Global Financial Services Limited | The Carne Group is an international provider of professional and financial services, with a focus on the provision of management company services to investment funds. John Donohoe is the Founder and CEO of the Carne Group. |
| Eightplatform XV Limited | Eightplatform XV Limited is a holding company specifically established for the purposes of the proposed transaction, and is ultimately controlled by subsidiaries and affiliates of Permira Holdings Limited. |
| Fieldport Holdings Limited | Fieldport Holdings Limited is a holding company of Carne Global Financial Services Limited and is ultimately controlled by John Donohoe. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Leo Hopkins | leohopkins@ccpc.ie |
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