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Cite as: [2017] IECompA m17043

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M/17/043 - SHS/Standard Brands

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by SHS Group Limited of the business of Standard Brands (UK) Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification dateDecision date
Wednesday July 26, 2017Thursday, August 24, 2017
Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
SHS Group Limited

SHS Group Limited is principally engaged in marketing, sales and distribution of grocery, confectionery, and healthcare products and in the manufacture and sale of beverages, condiments and sauces.

Standard Brands (UK) Limited

Standard Brands (UK) Limited is active in the State through its subsidiaries Standard Brands (Ireland) Limited and Standard Brands (Trading) Ireland Limited. Its operations within the State consist of the production of firelighters and firelogs.

Economic sectorMedia merger
Fire ignition sectorNo
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1Phase 2
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer AssignedContact Details
Emily Thornton

Tel: (+353)1 470 3607
Email: [email protected]


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