Sisk/Farrans Construction
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk and Son (Holdings) Limited, via its wholly owned subsidiary Sicon Construction Investments Limited, of sole control of Northstone (NI) Limited (trading as Farrans Construction), has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:31 August 2025
- Publication date:31 August 2025
- Economic sector:Professional, scientific & technical activities - N
- Economic sub-sector:Architecture & engineering - N.71
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.054 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 449 KBM.25.054 Merger Announcement PDF | 449 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.054 DeterminationPDF | 260 KBM.25.054 Determination PDF | 260 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Sicon Limited
Sicon Limited is the ultimate parent of the Sisk group of companies. The Sisk Group provides civil engineering and construction services to customers in the State, UK and Europe, including the design, planning, construction, delivery and ongoing maintenance of buildings and infrastructural assets to both the public and private sector.
Sicon Construction Investments Limited
Sicon Construction Investments Limited is a newly formed entity, incorporated in the State, for the purposes of giving effect to the proposed transaction.
Northstone (NI) Limited
Northstone (NI) Limited, which trades as Farrans Construction, is a private limited company registered in Northern Ireland with offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, Monaghan and London. Northstone (NI) Limited is active in the civil engineering and construction sectors across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on industries including water, energy and aviation.
Contacts
Sinead Griffin sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie
Iseult O'Kelly iseultokelly@ccpc.ie
