M/23/016 – Belbyford Limited / The Imperial Hotel (Cork) Limited
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of The Imperial Hotel (Cork) Limited by Belbyford Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday May 15, 2023 | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Belbyford Limited | Belbyford is owned and controlled by Louis Fitzgerald and Helen Fitzgerald, who are the majority shareholders and controllers of the Fitzgerald Group. The Fitzgerald Group operates in the hospitality industry, owning various pubs, hotels, and hospitality related services, restaurants, and investment properties. |
| The Imperial Hotel (Cork) Limited | The Imperial Hotel (Cork) Limited is a private company limited by shares, incorporated in the State. It operates a hotel and hospitality related services business in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Kelly Lynch | kellylynch@ccpc.ie |
| Katie Winder | katiewinder@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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