M/13/028 – PGI / Fiberweb
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Fiberweb plc by Polymer Group Inc (PGI) has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date | 
|---|---|
| Tuesday October 1, 2013 | Tuesday, October 29, 2013 | 
| Parties Involved | Business activities | 
|---|---|
| Blackstone Group LP | Blackstone is a global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services. It is headquartered in the United States and has offices in Europe and Asia. | 
| Polymer Group Inc | PGI is controlled by funds and affiliates of Blackstone. PGI produces and supplies nonwoven material. | 
| Fiberweb plc | Fiberweb is a globally active manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. | 
| Economic sector | Media merger | 
|---|---|
| Blackstone is a global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services. Fiberweb is active in the production of nonwoven material. PGI is also active in the production of nonwoven material. | No | 
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 | 
| Monday, October 14, 2013 | |
| Current status: Completed | 
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| Cleared (Phase 1) | 
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details | 
|---|---|
| Elaine Cahill | Tel: 01-804 5482, e-mail: ec@tca.ie | 
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