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Valeo/Wardell/Robert Roberts

M/14/026

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition of Wardell Roberts Limited and Robert Roberts (NI) Limited by Valeo Foods UK Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, subject to binding divestiture commitments.
Case details
  • Notification date:16 October 2014
  • Publication date:16 October 2014
  • Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
  • Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
  • Request for information:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared with proposals
Documents
M.14.026 Phase 1 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 320 KB
M.14.026 Phase 1 DeterminationPDF | 149 KB
M.14.026 Phase 2 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 128 KB
M.14.026 Phase 2 DeterminationPDF | 622 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 17 October, 2014 Notification received
  • Friday, 31 October, 2014 Third party submission deadline
  • Thursday, 13 November, 2014 Further information required
  • Friday, 21 November, 2014 Further information received
  • Thursday, 18 December, 2014 Determination issued

Phase Two

  • Thursday, 18 December, 2014 Phase 2 begins
  • Tuesday, 6 January, 2015 Third party submission deadline
  • Monday, 16 February, 2015 Proposals received
  • Tuesday, 17 February, 2015 Phase 2 determination issued
Parties Involved

Valeo Foods Group Limited

Valeo is involved in the marketing, sale and supply of various fast moving consumer goods products, primarily to the Irish and UK retail sector

 

Wardell Roberts Limited

Wardell is the holding company for both Robert Roberts Limited and Kelkin Limited.

 

Robert Roberts (NI) Limited

Robert Roberts Limited and Robert Roberts (NI) Limited distribute a range of owned agency brands to the retail and food service sectors in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

 

Kelkin Limited

Kelkin is a health food company operating since 1976.

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