M/23/010 – BWG/Tuffy Wholesale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by BWG Foods Unlimited Company, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of TIL JV Limited, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of Tuffy Wholesale Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday February 28, 2023 | Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| BWG Foods Unlimited Company | BWG Foods Unlimited Company is involved in the wholesale distribution of food and grocery goods to its affiliated stores and to stores operated by independent retailers. It is also involved in the wholesale distribution of food and beverages to food-service customers and to the licensed trade. BWG Foods Unlimited Company also operates a distribution centre and a number of cash and carry outlets in the State. |
| Tuffy Wholesale Limited | Tuffy Wholesale Limited is an Irish-owned wholesale business and a member of Stonehouse Marketing Limited and Gala Retail Services Ltd. It is engaged in the wholesale distribution of tobacco products, confectionery, soft drinks, alcohol, chilled foods and general grocery products to retail grocery stores, hospitality, schools, universities and hospitals by way of a 'delivered business' distribution channel. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail and Wholesale Grocery | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Iseult O'Kelly | iseultokelly@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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