M&S/Gist
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition whereby Storeshield Limited and Marks and Spencer (A2B) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S), have together agreed an irrevocable “put and call” option that will ultimately enable M&S, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, to acquire the entire issued share capital of Gist Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:28 July 2022
- Publication date:28 July 2022
- Economic sector:Transportation & storage - H
- Economic sub-sector:Transport warehousing & support - H.52
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.22.034 DeterminationPDF | 262 KBM.22.034 Determination PDF | 262 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Marks and Spencer Group plc
The retail supply of groceries, clothing and home products in Ireland, in the UK and internationally.
Gist Limited
The provision of third-party contract logistics services, including the primary and secondary warehousing and distribution of food products.
Contacts
- Barry O'Donnell barryodonnell@ccpc.ie
- Eilís McDonnell eilismcdonnell@ccpc.ie

