M/11/035 – Graphite (Blackstone) / Harbourmaster
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Harbourmaster Capital (Holdings) Limited by Graphite Holdings LLC, controlled by the Blackstone Group LP, has been cleared by Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 20, 2011 | Tuesday, November 15, 2011 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Graphite Holdings LLC | Graphite Holdings LLC is a newly formed and wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Blackstone Group L.P. Blackstone, together with its affiliates, is a leading manager of private capital and provider of financial advisory services. |
| Harbourmaster Capital (Holdings) Limited | Through its group companies, Harbourmaster's activities consist of asset management and sub-management services with a focus on senior secured loans, and in particular managing and sub-managing CLO's. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The asset management industry. | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, October 31, 2011 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-804 5420, email: ar@tca.ie |
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