Johnston Press / The Leinster Leader [2005] IECompA m05065 (30 September 2005)

Johnston Press / The Leinster Leader [2005] IECompA m05065 (30 September 2005)

The Authority determined that the transaction constitutes a media merger within the meaning of S.23 of the Act and, following a preliminary investigation, found no competition concerns warranting prohibition or further investigation.

Parties
Acquirer: Johnston Press plc; Target: Score Press Limited; Parent of Target: Scottish Radio Holdings Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 September 2005
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Outcome
approved
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Merger Control, Share Acquisition
Competition Law Media Law Media Merger Merger Control Share Acquisition

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Parties

Johnston Press plc

Acquirer

Score Press Limited

Target

Scottish Radio Holdings Limited

Parent of Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition constitutes a media merger under S.23 of the Act
  2. 2 Whether the transaction raises competition concerns

Ratio Decidendi

The Authority determined that the transaction constitutes a media merger within the meaning of S.23 of the Act and, following a preliminary investigation, found no competition concerns warranting prohibition or further investigation.

Court Disposition

approved

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.