M/17/047 – Erpe Bidco (Carlyle) / Betafence t/a Praesidiad

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Erpe Bidco Limited, which is ultimately controlled by The Carlyle Group, of the entire shareholding and thus sole control of Betafence Holding NV, trading as Praesidiad, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date Decision date
Friday August 11, 2017 Friday, September 8, 2017
Parties Involved Business activities
Erpe Bidco Limited

Erpe Bidco is a special acquisition vehicle ultimately indirectly controlled by The Carlyle Group L.P.

The Carlyle Group L.P.

The Carlyle Group is a global asset manager, which manages funds globally across four investment disciplines and which has a number of portfolio companies controlled by funds under its management in the State.

Betafence Holding NV

Betafence Holding trades as Praesidiad and is a worldwide provider of force protection (security) solutions, industrial mesh, wire products and fencing products.

Economic sector Media merger
Security sector No
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1 Phase 2
Friday, August 25, 2017
Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer Assigned Contact Details
Joseph Walser

Tel: (+353)1 470 3678

e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie

Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 703 8600

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