M/18/052 Sam McCauley (Carlyle)/Nolan’s Pharmacy
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Sam McCauley Chemists Limited (part of the Carlyle Group) of the entire issued share capital of Nolan’s Pharmacy Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday July 5, 2018 | Tuesday, August 14, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Sam McCauley Chemists Limited | Sam McCauley Chemists Limited is an Irish incorporated entity owned by a fund managed by Carlyle Cardinal Ireland Fund which is an affiliate of the Carlyle Group L.P. Sam McCauley Chemists Limited owns and operates 32 retail pharmacies in the State under the "Sam McCauley" brand. |
| Nolan's Pharmacy Limited | Nolan's Pharmacy Limited owns and operates two retail pharmacies which are both located in Navan, Co. Meath and trading as "Haven Pharmacy Nolan's". |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, July 19, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Emily Thornton | Tel: 00353 1 4703607 |
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