M/18/063 – Berendsen (Elis)/Kings Laundry
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Berendsen Ireland Limited of sole control of Kings Laundry Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission subject to legally binding commitments.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday August 7, 2018 | Monday, July 8, 2019 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Berendsen Ireland Limited | Berendsen Ireland Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berendsen Limited (UK) and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Elis S.A. Elis specialises in the rental and maintenance of linen, professional garments and hygiene and wellness equipment across Europe and Latin America. |
| Kings Laundry Limited | Kings Laundry Limited is a provider of flat linen rental and laundry services to customers throughout the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | Tuesday, January 29, 2019 |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 14, 2018 | Friday, November 30, 2018 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 2) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Arvydas Vidziunas | arvydasvidziunas@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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