M/14/026 – Valeo / Wardell / Robert Roberts
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Wardell Roberts Limited and Robert Roberts (NI) Limited by Valeo Foods UK Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, subject to binding divestiture commitments.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday October 17, 2014 | Tuesday, February 17, 2015 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Valeo Foods Group Limited | Valeo is involved in the marketing, sale and supply of various fast moving consumer goods products, primarily to the Irish and UK retail sector |
| Wardell Roberts Limited | Wardell is the holding company for both Robert Roberts Limited and Kelkin Limited. |
| Robert Roberts (NI) Limited | Robert Roberts Limited and Robert Roberts (NI) Limited distribute a range of owned agency brands to the retail and food service sectors in Ireland and Northern Ireland. |
| Kelkin Limited | Kelkin is a health food company operating since 1976. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| CapVest, through Valeo, and the Target Companies, are involved in the supply of fast moving consumer good products, primarily foods to the Irish retail sector, and to a lesser extent, the Irish food service sector. | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, October 31, 2014 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 2) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3396, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
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