M/23/051 Chadwicks/Rooney’s
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Chadwicks Holdings Limited of the entire issued share capital of Rooney’s Homevalue Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday September 14, 2023 | Monday, October 23, 2023 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Chadwicks Holdings Limited | Chadwicks Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafton Group Plc ("Grafton"). Grafton is an international distributor of building materials to trade customers who are primarily engaged in residential repair, maintenance and improvement (“RMI”) projects and house building. Grafton also provides DIY, home and garden products via the Chadwicks and Woodie’s brands in the State, and the MacBlair brand in Northern Ireland. |
| Rooney’s Homevalue Limited | Rooney’s Homevalue Limited is active in the supply of building materials, homeware, fuel, DIY, agricultural, equine and pets, euronics, plumbing and heating, gardening, decorating, showroom and safety wear products in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other retail | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Eilís McDonnell | eilismcdonnell@ccpc.ie |
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