M/23/067 – Macquarie/Viatel
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Vera Topco Limited and Vera Bidco Limited, both of which are ultimately controlled by Macquarie Group Limited, of joint control (along with Chirisa Group Holdings Three Limited) of Viatel Technology Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday December 19, 2023 | Monday, January 15, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Vera Topco Limited | Vera Topco Limited is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland and registered with the Companies Registration Office. Vera Topco Limited is ultimately controlled by Macquarie Group Limited. |
| Vera Bidco Limited | Vera Bidco Limited is a private limited company incorporated in Ireland and registered with the Companies Registration Office. Vera Bidco Limited is ultimately controlled by Macquarie Group Limited. |
| Macquarie Group Limited | Macquarie Group is diversified financial services company, which provides asset management and finance, banking, advisory and risk, and capital solutions across debt, equity and commodities. |
| Chirisa Group Holdings Three Limited | Chirisa Group Holdings Three Limited is a global investor active across digital infrastructure, communications and real estate in Europe and the Americas. |
| Viatel Technology Group Limited | Viatel Technology Group Limited is a digital services provider specialising in the distribution / outsourcing of IT products. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, January 4, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
| Lucy Roche | lucyroche@ccpc.ie |
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