M/10/036 – Barclays / Total Fitness
Transaction details
The Competition Authority has approved the proposed transaction whereby Barclays Bank PLC would acquire sole control of the business and assets of Total Fitness (UK) Limited (in Administration) and acquire sole control of Total Fitness Holdings (Ireland) Limited, from the Total Fitness Group.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday October 12, 2010 | Tuesday, November 2, 2010 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Barclays Bank plc | Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking. |
| Total Fitness Group Holdings (Ireland) / Total Fitness (UK) Limited (in administration) | Total Fitness was established in Ireland in 1996 and operates three health and fitness clubs in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The operation of health and fitness clubs in the State | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, October 22, 2010 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Mr. Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-804 5420, email: ar@tca.ie |
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