M/15/011 – Semeral / Payzone
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of Payzone Ireland Limited by Semeral Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday March 9, 2015 | Tuesday, March 24, 2015 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Semeral Limited | Semeral is a private company incorporated in Ireland, established for the purposes of the proposed transaction. Semeral is ultimately controlled by the Carlyle Group L.P. |
| Payzone Ireland Limited | Payzone Ireland operates a consumer payments acceptance network in the state. Its main services are the provision of mobile phone top up and card acceptance solutions. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The industry sectors are the mobile phone services sector and the payment services sector. | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, March 20, 2015 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
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