M/15/21 – Lloyds Pharmacy/Walsh’s and Friary Allcare Pharmacies
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of SOPI Ballincollig Limited, SOPI The Lough Limited, SOPI Youghal Limited and SOPI Thurles Limited by Lloydspharmacy Ireland Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday April 30, 2015 | Thursday, May 21, 2015 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Lloydspharmacy lreland Limited | Lloyds is engaged in the business of retail pharmacy in the State. |
| SOPI Ballincollig Limited, SOPI The Lough Limited, SOPI Youghal Limited, SOPl Thurles Limited | The Target comprises four retail pharmacies, three of which trade under the name “Walsh’s Allcare Pharmacy” and are located in Ballincollig, Togher, and Youghal. The fourth retail pharmacy trades under the name “Friary Allcare Pharmacy” and is located in Thurles. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Retail pharmacy | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, May 14, 2015 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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