JD Sports/Champion Sports
Transaction details
The Competition Authority has cleared the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Champion Sports (Holdings) by JD Sports Fashion PLC.
Case details
- Notification date:25 January 2011
- Publication date:25 January 2011
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
- Request for information:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.11.005 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 51 KBM.11.005 Merger Announcement PDF | 51 KB - Opens in new window
M.11.005 DeterminationPDF | 141 KBM.11.005 Determination PDF | 141 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
JD Sports Fashion Plc
JD Sports Fashion plc has long been established in the UK as a multiple retailer of fashionable branded and own brand sports and casual wear, principally through its primary retail fascia, JD.
Champion Sports (Holdings)
The principal activity of Champion is the retail supply of branded apparel and footwear and, to a lesser degree, accessories (predominantly for football, swimming and exercise purposes) and replica jerseys.
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