Doughty Hanson / TV3 [2006] IECompA m06028 (23 May 2006)

Doughty Hanson / TV3 [2006] IECompA m06028 (23 May 2006)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.

Parties
Acquirer: Doughty Hanson & Co Limited; Target: CanWest Granada Media Holdings Limited; Target: CanWest Ireland Sales Limited; Target Asset: TV3
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
23 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Broadcasting, Acquisition Clearance
Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Broadcasting Acquisition Clearance

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Parties

Doughty Hanson & Co Limited

Acquirer

CanWest Granada Media Holdings Limited

Target

CanWest Ireland Sales Limited

Target

TV3

Target Asset

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant media and broadcasting markets in Ireland.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared under Phase 1 review.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Doughty Hanson & Co Limited of CanWest Granada Media Holdings Limited and CanWest Ireland Sales Limited is approved.