Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Fresh Trading Limited by European Refreshments (an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company) has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| European Refreshments | European Refreshments is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC). TCCC is a brand owner and licensor of various beverage trademarks. |
| Fresh Trading Limited | Fresh Trading is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of smoothies, kids' smoothies, orange juice, superfruit smoothies and veg pots. |
| General Electric Capital Corporation | |
| GPA Group PLC | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Cormac Keating | Tel: 01-804 5453, email: [email protected] |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Tuesday, April 2, 2013 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
