M/11/009 – BH Acquisitions / Northern Foods
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BH Acquisitions Limited (BH Acquisitions), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boparan Holdings Ltd (Boparan), of 100% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Northern Foods Plc (Northern Foods) by way of public offer, has beenﾠclearedﾠby the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday March 7, 2011 | Wednesday, April 6, 2011 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| BH Acquisitions Limited | BH Acquisitions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boparan Holdings Limited. Boparan is active, through its subsidiary FSF, in the processing and supply of (mainly secondary) processed fish products to both food service and retail customers. Boparan is active in the supply of chicken products. |
| Northern Foods Plc | Northern Foods is engaged in the production of branded and retailer own brand ready meals, sandwiches and salads, pizza, biscuits and puddings. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Processing fish products and supply of chicken food products | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, March 18, 2011 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-804 5396, email: bod@tca.ie |
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