UTV / Wireless [2005] IECompA m05020 (13 May 2005)

UTV / Wireless [2005] IECompA m05020 (13 May 2005)

The Authority determined that the proposed acquisition constitutes a 'media merger' within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act and, following a Phase 1 preliminary investigation, found no grounds to prohibit or further investigate the transaction.

Parties
Acquirer: Ulster Television plc; Target: The Wireless Group plc
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
13 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
approved
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Radio Broadcasting, Merger Control
Competition Law Media Law Media Merger Radio Broadcasting Merger Control

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Parties

Ulster Television plc

Acquirer

The Wireless Group plc

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition constitutes a media merger under Section 23 of the Act
  2. 2 Whether the transaction raises competition concerns in the relevant economic sector

Ratio Decidendi

The Authority determined that the proposed acquisition constitutes a 'media merger' within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act and, following a Phase 1 preliminary investigation, found no grounds to prohibit or further investigate the transaction.

Court Disposition

approved

Orders

  • The transaction is approved as a media merger under Section 23 of the Act.