Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of the agri business assets of Lakeland Dairies Cooperative Society Limited ("Lakeland") by Fane Valley Cooperative Society Limited ("Fane Valley"), has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sector involved is the agri business sector and, more particularly, the sale of animal feed and fertilisers to farmers. | No |
Notification date: Friday, October 16, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Fane Valley Cooperative Society Limited | Fane Valley is a farmer-owned co-operative established in 1903. Fane Valley has five business divisions: Fane Valley Dairies, Fane Valley Feeds, Fane Valley Stores, Fane Valley Red Meat Division and Fane Valley Food Division. |
| Lakeland Dairies Cooperative Society Limited | Lakeland is a farmer-owned dairy processing co-operative. Lakeland has three business divisions: Food Service, Food Ingredients and Agribusiness. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Cormac Keating | Tel: 01-470 3653, e-mail: [email protected] |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, November 27, 2015
