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United Hardware/Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY

M/26/006

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by United Hardware Designated Activity Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ardentia Limited, of sole control of Kehoes Homevalue Limited, which trades as Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:26 January 2026
  • Publication date:26 January 2026
  • Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
  • Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.26.006 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 217 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Monday, 26 January, 2026 Notification received
  • Monday, 9 February, 2026 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 6 March, 2026 Determination issued
Parties Involved

United Hardware Designated Activity Company

United Hardware Designated Activity Company is a building materials buying group which comprise of independent builders' merchants, DIY, plumbing and home and garden retail stores. United Hardware Designated Activity Company also operates the Homevalue brand range, selling home and DIY products.

 

Kehoes Homevalue Limited (T/A Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY)

Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY is a hardware store located in New Ross, Co. Wexford. Dermot Kehoe Supply & DIY provides a range of products including homeware, bathroom products, DIY/building materials, doors and floors, heating and plumbing items, and outdoor living products.

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