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Musgrave/Febvre

M/24/006

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Musgrave Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Musgrave Group plc, of the entire issued share capital of Febvre & Company Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:26 January 2024
  • Publication date:26 January 2024
  • Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
  • Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 26 January, 2024 Notification received
  • Monday, 12 February, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 7 March, 2024 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Musgrave Limited

Musgrave Limited is a wholesaler-franchisor which operates through franchise agreements with independently owned retail stores. Musgrave Limited, through its subsidiaries, also owns and operates a number of retail grocery stores in the State including a number of SuperValu, Centra and Donnybrook Fair branded supermarket stores. Musgrave Limited also operates cash and carry and retail outlets in Ireland and Spain, developed to meet the needs of independent retailers, food-service professionals and consumers.

 

Febvre & Company Limited

Febvre & Company Limited is a wine wholesaler, suppling wine to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Febvre & Company Limited supplies wine to both final customers (restaurants, hotels, etc.) and through wholesale channels. Febvre & Company Limited also supplies some products which are commonly associated with the distribution of wine, such as wine equipment, cooking wines, vinegars, olive oil, and confectionary products for chefs and caterers.

Contacts

Jason McGoldrick jasonmcgoldrick@ccpc.ie Ciarán Dorrian CiaranDorrian@ccpc.ie

 
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