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Permira/Carne

M/26/015

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Permira Holdings Limited and John Donohoe, indirectly through Eightplatform XV Limited and Fieldport Holdings Limited, respectively, of joint control of Carne (Cayman) Limited and Carne Global Financial Services Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:11 March 2026
  • Publication date:11 March 2026
  • Economic sector:Financial and insurance services - L
  • Economic sub-sector:Financial and insurance support - L.66
  • Simplified merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
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Timetable

Phase One

  • Wednesday, 11 March, 2026 Notification received
  • Wednesday, 25 March, 2026 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 26 March, 2026 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Permira Holdings Limited

Permira Holdings Limited is a private equity business, registered in Guernsey, which is active through its subsidiaries in the provision of investment management services. Permira controls a number of private equity funds which include portfolio companies active internationally in the consumer, services, healthcare, technology and climate sectors.

 

Carne (Cayman) Limited, Carne Global Financial Services Limited

The Carne Group is an international provider of professional and financial services, with a focus on the provision of management company services to investment funds. John Donohoe is the Founder and CEO of the Carne Group.

 

Eightplatform XV Limited

Eightplatform XV Limited is a holding company specifically established for the purposes of the proposed transaction, and is ultimately controlled by subsidiaries and affiliates of Permira Holdings Limited.

 

Fieldport Holdings Limited

Fieldport Holdings Limited is a holding company of Carne Global Financial Services Limited and is ultimately controlled by John Donohoe.

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