M/05/033 – H.J. Heinz Company / HP Foods Limited
Transaction details
Proposal whereby H.J. Heinz Company (Heinz) would acquire HP Foods Limited (HP).
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday June 22, 2005 | Thursday, August 11, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| H.J. Heinz Company | Heinz, the acquirer, manufactures and markets processed food products throughout the world. |
| HP Foods Limited | HP, the target, manufactures and markets processed food products in the UK and the US, and exports processed food products to approximately 75 countries including Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Food | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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