Thomas Crosbie Holdings/ WKW FM [2007] IECompA m07021 (11 May 2007)

Thomas Crosbie Holdings/ WKW FM [2007] IECompA m07021 (11 May 2007)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant media sector and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited; Acquirer: Des Whelan; Target: WKW FM Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Acquisition of Share Capital
Competition Law Media Merger Acquisition of Share Capital

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Parties

Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited

Acquirer

Des Whelan

Acquirer

WKW FM Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the media sector

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant media sector and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.