M/21/068 – Heineken/Comans
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Heineken Ireland Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heineken N.V., of sole control of Comans Beverages Limited has been cleared by Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday November 30, 2021 | Wednesday, March 16, 2022 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Heineken | Heineken is an international drinks company focused on beer and cider. It acquired Murphy Brewery Ireland in Cork from a receiver in 1983. In the State, its primary focus is on the manufacture (i.e., brewing) of beer and cider. Heineken is also engaged in the wholesale supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by virtue of its current interest in Comans and its ownership of United Wine Merchants |
| Comans | Comans is an Irish-incorporated company, having its base at a site on the Belgard Road in Tallaght, Dublin just off the M50. Comans is primarily active in the wholesale distribution of beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) such as beer, cider, wine, spirits, ready to drink beverages, water and soft drinks. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other Retail/Wholesale | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, December 13, 2021 | |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 7, 2022 | Monday, February 7, 2022 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Tiernan Shaw | tiernanshaw@ccpc.ie |
| Han Nie | hannie@ccpc.ie |
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