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Compass/CH&Co

M/24/008

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Compass Group UK and Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Compass Group plc, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control of Orchestra Topco Limited, the holding company of CH&Co Catering Group Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:8 February 2024
  • Publication date:8 February 2024
  • Economic sector:Accommodation & food service - I
  • Economic sub-sector:Food & beverage services - I.56
  • Outcome:Cleared
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Timetable

Phase One

  • Thursday, 8 February, 2024 Notification received
  • Thursday, 22 February, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 19 March, 2024 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Compass Group plc.

Compass Group plc is a multinational outsourced food service company that is headquartered in the UK. Compass Group plc offers contract catering services internationally across a range of sectors, operating across 45 countries with a focus on the United States and Europe. Compass Group plc has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988.

 

Compass Group UK and Ireland Limited

In the State, Compass is active in the supply of contract catering services to companies and organisations across the business and industry (B&I), education, and healthcare sectors. Compass is also active in the supply of concession food services and offers to a limited degree, ancillary support services such as facility management and cleaning services to four customers in the State. Compass’s brands in the State are Compass Ireland, Levy and Fitzers Catering.

 

Orchestra Topco Limited

Orchestra Topco Limited is the ultimate UK parent company of CH&Co Catering Group Limited.

 

CH&Co Catering Group Limited

CH&Co provides contract catering services in the State, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gather & Gather Ireland Limited, to companies and organisations across the B&I and education sectors. CH&Co also provides concession food services in the State. CH&Co is active in the State through the brands Gather & Gather Ireland and Vacherin.

Contacts
David Sheahan davidsheahan@ ccpc.ie  Jack Kelly jackkelly@ccpc.ie
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