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Cardinal Capital & Alpha Charlie & Phinais/GALRO

M/26/067

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Cardinal Capital Group Unlimited Company, Alpha Charlie SRL and Phinais SRL through Duffinde Limited of joint control of G.A.L.R.O. Unlimited Company has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:7 October 2026
  • Publication date:8 October 2026
  • Economic sector:Human health & social work - R
  • Economic sub-sector:Residential care activities - R.87
  • Simplified merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable
Current deadline:
19 November 2026

Phase One

  • Thursday, 8 October, 2026 Notification received
  • Wednesday, 21 October, 2026 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 22 October, 2026 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Cardinal Capital Group Unlimited Company

Cardinal Capital Group Unlimited Company is an investment manager for its funds, including CIP Holdco III Sarl and Cardinal Ireland Partners Fund III SCSp, which specialises in acquiring, managing, and enhancing the value of companies across a range of industries.

Alpha Charlie SRL

Alpha Charlie SRL is a Belgian-based private investment company which does not currently have any business activities in the State.

Phinais SRL

Phinais SRL is a Belgian-based private investment company which does not currently have any business activities in the State.

Duffinde Limited

Duffinde Limited is a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of the Proposed Transaction.

G.A.L.R.O. Unlimited Company

G.A.L.R.O. Unlimited Company provides professional supports and services including residential services, respite services and specialised care models to vulnerable children and adults, specialising in intellectual disability, autism and behavioural issues. G.A.L.R.O. Unlimited Company is active across the State in counties; Laois, Westmeath, Offaly, Meath, Kildare, Longford and Dublin.

Contacts
Éadaoin Burns EadaoinBurns@ccpc.ie
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