IVC Evidensia Ireland/Old Church Veterinary Hospital (XL Vets Group)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited of Airmid Veterinary Limited t/a Old Church Veterinary Hospital, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:7 February 2025
- Publication date:7 February 2025
- Economic sector:Professional, scientific & technical activities - N
- Economic sub-sector:Veterinary activities - N.75
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.009 DeterminationPDF | 499 KBM.25.009 Determination PDF | 499 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.009 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 135 KBM.25.009 Merger Announcement PDF | 135 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited
Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited ("IVI") is a wholly owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisition Limited, which is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies ("IVCE"). IVCE is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services. IVCE operates in the State through IVI.
Old Church Veterinary Hospital
Old Church Veterinary Hospital ("OCV") is a veterinary practice which operates from three sites in the State. These sites are in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Donegal Town, and Grange, Co. Sligo. OCV is a member of the XL Vets Group, a network of independently owned veterinary practices in the State.
Contacts
Sean Heeran seanheeran@ccpc.ie
