M/24/008 – Compass/CH&Co
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Compass Group UK and Ireland Limited, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Compass Group plc, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control of Orchestra Topco Limited, the holding company of CH&Co Catering Group Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday February 8, 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Compass Group plc | Compass Group plc is a multinational outsourced foodservice company that is headquartered in the UK. Compass Group plc offers contract catering services internationally across a range of sectors, operating across 45 countries with a focus on the United States and Europe. Compass Group plc has been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988. |
| Compass Group UK and Ireland Limited | In the State, Compass is active in the supply of contract catering services to companies and organisations across the business and industry (B&I), education, and healthcare sectors. Compass is also active in the supply of concession foodservices and offers to a limited degree, ancillary support services such as facility management and cleaning services to four customers in the State. Compass’s brands in the State are Compass Ireland, Levy and Fitzers Catering |
| Orchestra Topco Limited | Orchestra Topco Limited is the ultimate UK parent company of CH&Co Catering Group Limited. |
| CH&Co Catering Group Limited | CH&Co provides contract catering services in the State, via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gather & Gather Ireland Limited, to companies and organisations across the B&I and education sectors. CH&Co also provides concession foodservices in the State. CH&Co is active in the State through the brands Gather & Gather Ireland and Vacherin. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Other Services | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, February 22, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| David Sheahan | davidsheahan@ccpc.ie |
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
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