M/24/002 – CEVA/Wincanton
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of Wincanton plc and its subsidiaries, by CEVA, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of CMA, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday January 22, 2024 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| CMA/CEVA | CMA is the French parent company of an international group of companies involved mainly in container liner shipping and port terminal services. CMA is solely controlled by Merit France SAS, a holding company created by CMA’s founder Mr. Jacques R. Saadé. In the State, CMA is a player for sea transportation services. Its local shipping agency was established in Ireland in 2007. In the State, CMA is a player for sea transportation services. Its local shipping agency was established in Ireland in 2007. |
| Wincanton plc | Wincanton plc is a British supply chain solutions company, headquartered in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Wincanton plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange, trading under the ticker WIN. Wincanton plc's Irish business provides Contract Logistics Services in the State which covers the provision of services such as bulk tankers, road, rail, and container transports, recycling, storage, returns management, record management, vehicle management, co-packing, and production logistics. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Logistics | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, February 5, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ciarán Dorrian | CiaranDorrian@ccpc.ie |
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