DCC/Richard Bittner
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by DCC plc, through its indirect subsidiary, HBI Health & Beauty Innovations Limited of sole control of Richard Bittner AG has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:12 March 2025
- Publication date:12 March 2025
- Economic sector:Manufacturing - C
- Economic sub-sector:Manufacture of pharmaceuticals - C.21
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.020 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 133 KBM.25.020 Merger Announcement PDF | 133 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.020 DeterminationPDF | 241 KBM.25.020 Determination PDF | 241 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
DCC plc
DCC plc is an international sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group. It operates across three divisions: Energy, Technology and Healthcare. It has a business presence in 22 countries, most prominently in the State, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Switzerland and sells into approximately 120 countries.
HBI Health & Beauty Innovations Limited
HBI Health & Beauty Innovations Limited is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of DCC plc.
Richard Bittner AG
Richard Bittner AG is a contract development and manufacturing organisation producing food supplements, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, based in Feldkirchen, Austria.
Contacts
Eadaoin Burns
