Gowan Group/Opel Ireland
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Opel Automobile Ireland Limited by Gowan Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:10 July 2019
- Publication date:10 July 2019
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.19.021 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 153 KBM.19.021 Merger Announcement PDF | 153 KB - Opens in new window
M.19.021 DeterminationPDF | 772 KBM.19.021 Determination PDF | 772 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Gowan Group Limited
Gowan Group Limited was incorporated in Ireland in 1969 and is ultimately owned by Convest Limited. The group are involved in the wholesale distribution of Peugeot vehicles in Ireland and the retail sales of Peugeot, Honda, Kia and Opel vehicles. A related company Universal Motor Holdings Limited are involved in the wholesale distribution of Honda branded vehicles in Ireland.
Opel Automobile Ireland Limited
Opel Automobile Ireland Limited is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland in 1978. It is the exclusive wholesale distributor of Opel motor vehicles, Opel branded original equipment and used Opel motor vehicles. Opel Automobile Ireland Limited is wholly owned and controlled by Opel Europe Holding S.L.U. and is part of the PSA Group which is the group that manufactures Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, DS and Vauxhall cars and motorcycles.
Contacts
Susan Whelan susanwhelan@ccpc.ie
