BWG/Tuffy Wholesale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BWG Foods Unlimited Company, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of TIL JV Limited, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of Tuffy Wholesale Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:28 February 2023
- Publication date:28 February 2023
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Outcome:Cleared with proposals
Documents
M.23.010 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 121 KBM.23.010 Merger Announcement PDF | 121 KB - Opens in new window
M.23.010 DeterminationPDF | 403 KBM.23.010 Determination PDF | 403 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
BWG Foods Unlimited Company
BWG Foods Unlimited Company is involved in the wholesale distribution of food and grocery goods to its affiliated stores and to stores operated by independent retailers. It is also involved in the wholesale distribution of food and beverages to food-service customers and to the licensed trade. BWG Foods Unlimited Company also operates a distribution centre and a number of cash and carry outlets in the State.
Tuffy Wholesale Limited
Tuffy Wholesale Limited is an Irish-owned wholesale business and a member of Stonehouse Marketing Limited and Gala Retail Services Ltd. It is engaged in the wholesale distribution of tobacco products, confectionery, soft drinks, alcohol, chilled foods and general grocery products to retail grocery stores, hospitality, schools, universities and hospitals by way of a 'delivered business' distribution channel.
Contacts
Iseult O'Kelly iseultokelly@ccpc.ie
