Lloyds Pharmacy/McSweeney Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of the business assets of four retail and prescription pharmacies of the McSweeney Group by Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:7 March 2018
- Publication date:7 March 2018
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.18.024 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 132 KBM.18.024 Merger Announcement PDF | 132 KB - Opens in new window
M.18.024 DeterminationPDF | 307 KBM.18.024 Determination PDF | 307 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited
Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited currently owns a number of retail pharmacy businesses in the State, which generally operate under the Lloyds Pharmacy brand. Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland Limited is a subsidiary of the McKesson Group which is also the ultimate parent company of United Drug (Wholesale) Limited, the largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the State.
The McSweeney Group
The four retail and prescription pharmacies in the McSweeney Group to be acquired are located in County Sligo (2), County Kerry (1) and County Limerick (1).
Contacts
Emily Thornton emilythornton@ccpc.ie
