M/26/033 – IVC Evidensia Ireland/Acorn Veterinary Clinic
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited, of sole control of Acorn Veterinary Clinic Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday May 8, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited | Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisitions Limited, which in turn is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies. IVC Evidensia is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services, comprising a network of around 2,600 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres, based across 20 countries worldwide. |
| Acorn Veterinary Clinic | Acorn Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice that operates two clinics in Kildorrery and Mallow, County Cork that provides small/companion and large animal care in the North Cork and surrounding area. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Veterinary activities |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
| Leo Hopkins | leohopkins@ccpc.ie |
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