Alpha Publications / Midmedia [2005] IECompA m05022 (17 May 2005)

Alpha Publications / Midmedia [2005] IECompA m05022 (17 May 2005)

The Authority determined the transaction to be a media merger within the meaning of the Act and required further information for Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Alpha Publications Limited; Target: Midmedia Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
17 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Review
Outcome
Further information required, Phase 1 review ongoing
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Asset Acquisition
Competition Law Media Merger Asset Acquisition

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Parties

Alpha Publications Limited

Acquirer

Midmedia Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition constitutes a media merger under the relevant Act
  2. 2 Whether the merger raises competition concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The Authority determined the transaction to be a media merger within the meaning of the Act and required further information for Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

Further information required, Phase 1 review ongoing

Orders

  • Parties to provide additional information as requested by the Authority