Uniphar/Hickey’s
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Uniphar Plc of sole control of Hickey’s Pharmacy Group Holdings Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:10 September 2020
- Publication date:10 September 2020
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
- Request for information:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.20.027 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 337 KBM.20.027 Merger Announcement PDF | 337 KB - Opens in new window
M.20.027 DeterminationPDF | 1313 KBM.20.027 Determination PDF | 1313 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
Uniphar Plc
Uniphar is active in the supply of human pharmaceuticals and other related products in the State. Uniphar also owns a number of community pharmacies in the State.
Hickey's Pharmacy Group Holdings Limited
Hickey's Pharmacy Group Holdings Limited operates 36 community pharmacies located in various parts of the State, all of which are 'Hickey's Pharmacy' - branded. Separately, Hickey's Pharmacy Group Holdings Limited operate a wholesale business unit procuring drugs from pharmaceutical companies and subsequently re-selling them to short-line wholesalers in the State, the UK and mainland Europe.
Contacts
Craig Whelan craigwhelan@ccpc.ie
