Competition
CCPC to investigate purchase of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is concerned the purchase could harm competition
The CCPC has announced that it will launch a full investigation into the proposed acquisition by Dawn Meats of Kildare Chilling.
The government body has determined that a full ‘Phase 2’ investigation is required in order to determine if the acquisition could lead to a substantial reduction of competition in the state.
A phase 1 investigation is standard with such acquisitions whereas a phase 2 is only used when the CCPC has concerns that warrant ...