M/25/009 – IVC Evidensia Ireland/Old Church Veterinary Hospital (XL Vets Group)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited of Airmid Veterinary Limited t/a Old Church Veterinary Hospital, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday February 7, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited | Independent Vetcare (Ireland) Limited ("IVI") is a wholly owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisition Limited, which is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies ("IVCE"). IVCE is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services. IVCE operates in the State through IVI. |
| Old Church Veterinary Hospital | Old Church Veterinary Hospital ("OCV") is a veterinary practice which operates from three sites in the State. These sites are in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Donegal Town, and Grange, Co. Sligo. OCV is a member of the XL Vets Group, a network of independently owned veterinary practices in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Sean Heeran | seanheeran@ccpc.ie |
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