Transaction details
proposal whereby Diageo plc (“Diageo”), would acquire The “Old Bushmills” Distillery Company Limited
(“Bushmills”) from Pernod Ricard. Each of the undertakings involved
filed separate notifications.
Economic sector | Media merger |
Alcoholic beverages | No |
Notification date: Wednesday, July 6, 2005
Parties Involved | Business activities |
Diageo plc | production, distribution, marketing, exporting and importing of spirits and wine. |
The "Old Bushmills" Distillery Company Limited | Whiskey producer |
Artane Service Station Ltd | |
Current status |
Completed |
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, August 4, 2005