M/18/009 – BWG Foods/4 Aces
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BWG Foods of sole control of 4 Aces Wholesale Limited has been cleared, subject to binding commitments, by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday January 31, 2018 | Wednesday, May 2, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| BWG Foods | BWG Foods is a food retail and wholesale distribution company operating in the Republic of Ireland |
| 4 Aces Wholesale Limited | 4 Aces Wholesale Limited is a wholesaler-franchisor engaged in wholesale and retail distribution predominantly in the Leinster area. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Grocery Retailing and Grocery and Food Wholesaling | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Monday, March 12, 2018 | Wednesday, March 28, 2018 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared with agreed measures (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Tommy Burke | Tel: 01 4025503 email: tommyburke@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: doireannsweeney@ccpc.ie
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