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IVC Evidensia (Independent Vetcare)/Tullamore Pet Hospital

M/24/028

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited, which trades in the State as IVC Evidensia Ireland and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IVC Evidensia group of companies, of sole control of Tullamore Pet Hospital has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:2 May 2024
  • Publication date:2 May 2024
  • Economic sector:Professional, scientific & technical activities - N
  • Economic sub-sector:Veterinary activities - N.75
  • Simplified merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 3 May, 2024 Notification received
  • Thursday, 20 May, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 23 May, 2024 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited

Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited trades as “IVC Evidensia Ireland” in the State. Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited’s portfolio comprises several veterinary practices operating from sites dispersed throughout the State.

Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisitions Limited, which is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies. IVC Evidensia is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services, comprising a network of around 2,600 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres, based across 20 countries worldwide. IVC Evidensia's strategy focuses on investing in local veterinary practices in the countries in which it operates.

 

Tullamore Pet Hospital

Tullamore Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary practice, located in Tullamore, County Offaly. The practice comprises five veterinary practitioners operating from one facility based in Arden Road, Tullamore. It provides a range of local veterinary services, focused on small/companion animal care, to customers based in the Tullamore area.

Contacts
David Sheahan davidsheahan@ccpc.ie
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