Thomas Crosbie -with- Smurfit Communications (Media) [2003] IECompA M03010 (30 April 2003)
The transaction does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.
- Citation
- [2003] IECompA M03010
- Parties
- Acquirer: Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited; Target: Smurfit Communications (GB) Limited; Seller: Smurfit Communications UK Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 30 April 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Sector
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Parties
Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited
Acquirer
Smurfit Communications (GB) Limited
Target
Smurfit Communications UK Limited
Seller
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the media sector
Ratio Decidendi
The transaction does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- Acquisition of Smurfit Communications (GB) Limited by Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited is approved.
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