M/24/014 Coca-Cola/BDS Vending
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of BDS Vending Solutions Limited by Coca Cola HBC AG, through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday March 5, 2024 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Coca Cola HBC AG | Coca Cola HBC AG is a Swiss-incorporated company that is listed on the London Stock |
| BDS Vending Solutions Limited | BDS Vending Solutions Limited provides full-service food and drink vending solutions to customers in the State and Northern Ireland, including: machine sales; supply; operation; servicing; and customer support services. BDS Vending Solutions Limited is also active in the provision of contract catering services to offices and other work environments. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Vending Services/Foodservice Sector | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | Thursday, September 26, 2024 |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
| Current status: Active |
|---|
| Full investigation (Phase 2) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Emma Brogan | emmabrogan@ccpc.ie |
| Sinéad Griffin | sineadgriffin@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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