M/24/037 – IVC Evidensia (Independent Vetcare)/Well Pet Hospital
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited, which trades in the State as IVC Evidensia Ireland and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IVC Evidensia group of companies, of sole control of The Well Pet Hospital Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday June 24, 2024 | Friday, July 12, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
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| Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited | Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited trades as “IVC Evidensia Ireland” in the State. Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited’s portfolio comprises several veterinary practices operating from sites dispersed throughout the State. Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IVC Acquisitions Limited, which is part of the IVC Evidensia group of companies. IVC Evidensia is a global provider of veterinary care and related ancillary services, comprising a network of around 2,600 clinics, hospitals and out-of-hours centres, based across 20 countries worldwide. IVC Evidensia's strategy focuses on investing in local veterinary practices in the countries in which it operates. |
| The Well Pet Hospital | The Well Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary practice located in Tonafortes, County Sligo. The practice comprises seven veterinary practitioners operating from one facility located in Carraroe. It provides a range of veterinary services, focused exclusively on small/companion animal care, to customers based in the Sligo area. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
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| Professional Services |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, July 5, 2024 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| David Sheahan | davidsheahan@ccpc.ie |
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