CCPC investigates Coca-Cola HBC’s proposed purchase of BDS Vending
The CCPC has launched a Phase 2 investigation into Coca-Cola HBC's proposed purchase of BDS Vending to assess its impact on competition in Ireland
Print9 September 2024
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions Limited (BDS Vending) by Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited, an indirectly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola HBC AG.
Under competition law, the CCPC must assess certain mergers and acquisitions to prevent negative effects on competition.
According to the CCPC, merger investigations examine the possible impact a purchase may have on consumers, including changes to price, quality, consumer choice, and innovation.
Bottling partner
Coca-Cola HBC AG is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, focusing on beverage bottling and distribution while also offering vending machine installation, operation, and servicing.
Dublin-based BDS Vending, provides full vending solutions, including machine sales, supply, operation, servicing, and customer support.
Proposed purchase
The proposed purchase was notified to the CCPC in March 2024.
Following a preliminary examination, the CCPC has now decided that a full Phase 2 investigation is needed to establish whether the purchase will result in a substantial lessening of competition in the State.
The CCPC invites submissions from interested parties via email to mergers@ccpc.ie by 3pm on 26 September 2024.
No further details are available as the investigation is ongoing.
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