Transaction details
Proposed acquisition by 3i Group plc. of the active pharmaceutical ingredients business of Alpharman Inc.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Pharmaceuticals | No |
Notification date: Friday, February 22, 2008
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Bewleys Manufacturing Ltd | |
| Butlers Irish Confectionery Ltd | Investment management. |
| Others [Chez Nous Ltd, Sorenson family, and Bewley’s Cafes Ltd] | pharmaceuticals |
| 3i | |
| Alpharma | |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, March 3, 2008 |
|
Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, March 13, 2008
