M/24/019 – Dunnes Stores / BA Trading
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Dunnes Stores, through its subsidiary BM BidCo Limited, of sole control of BA Trading Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday March 22, 2024 | Friday, April 12, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Dunnes Stores Unlimited Company | Dunnes Stores is a multi-category retailer active in the grocery, food production and food service provision sectors. Dunnes Stores operates a network of multi-category retail stores located primarily in the State and Northern Ireland. |
| BM BidCo Limited | BM BidCo Limited is a limited liability company. BM BidCo Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dunnes Stores Unlimited Company. |
| BA Trading Limited | BA Trading Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary BA (Finglas) Limited, owns and operates the supermarket known as Condron’s located at Abbeyland, Clane, County Kildare. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail & Wholesale Grocery | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Evan Ashton | EvanAshton@ccpc.ie |
| Kelly Lynch | KellyLynch@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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