Johnston Press/ Clonnad [2007] IECompA m07064 (12 December 2007)
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Johnston Press plc; Target: Clonnad Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 12 December 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination
- Outcome
- Cleared (Phase 1)
- Legal Topics
- Media Mergers, Regional Newspapers, Market Concentration
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Parties
Johnston Press plc
Acquirer
Clonnad Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Clonnad Limited by Johnston Press plc would substantially lessen competition in the market for regional newspapers and local free-sheet/community newsletters in Ireland.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction at Phase 1.
Court Disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Johnston Press plc of Clonnad Limited is approved and may proceed.
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