TV3 Television Network Limited / Kish Media Limited [2008] IECompA m08021 (25 July 2008)

TV3 Television Network Limited / Kish Media Limited [2008] IECompA m08021 (25 July 2008)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: TV3 Television Network Limited; Target: Kish Media Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
25 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Television Broadcasting, Acquisition
Competition Law Media Merger Television Broadcasting Acquisition

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Parties

TV3 Television Network Limited

Acquirer

Kish Media Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Kish Media Limited by TV3 Television Network Limited would substantially lessen competition in the market for television broadcasting in Ireland

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Kish Media Limited by TV3 Television Network Limited is approved without conditions.