SHS/Standard Brands
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by SHS Group Limited of the business of Standard Brands (UK) Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:25 July 2017
- Publication date:11 February 2026
- Economic sector:Manufacturing - C
- Economic sub-sector:Manufacture of chemicals - C.20
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.17.043 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 209 KBM.17.043 Merger Announcement PDF | 209 KB - Opens in new window
M.17.043 DeterminationPDF | 544 KBM.17.043 Determination PDF | 544 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
SHS Group Limited
SHS Group Limited is principally engaged in marketing, sales and distribution of grocery, confectionery, and healthcare products and in the manufacture and sale of beverages, condiments and sauces.
Standard Brands (UK) Limited
Standard Brands (UK) Limited is active in the State through its subsidiaries Standard Brands (Ireland) Limited and Standard Brands (Trading) Ireland Limited. Its operations within the State consist of the production of firelighters and firelogs.
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