M/26/017- Ardian/Quinn Downes
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Syclef Ireland Limited, which is in turn controlled by Ardian France S.A., of sole control of Quinn Downes Group Designated Activity Company has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday March 18, 2026 | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Syclef Ireland Limited | Syclef Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Syclef Holding S.A.S. |
| Ardian France S.A. | Ardian France S.A. is a French-based private equity firm which is involved in the provision of investment management services to a number of investment funds, vehicles and platforms. |
| Quinn Downes Group Designated Activity Company | Quinn Downes Group Designated Activity Company has two wholly owned subsidiaries; Quinn Downes Limited and Quinn Downes Service and Maintenance Limited. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
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