Metropolis -with- Medical Publications (The print media sector) [2010] IECompA M10017 (28 May 2010)

Metropolis -with- Medical Publications (The print media sector) [2010] IECompA M10017 (28 May 2010)

The proposed transaction does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements; therefore, it is cleared.

Citation
[2010] IECompA M10017
Parties
Acquirer: Metropolis International Group Limited; Target: Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
28 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Acquisition of Sole Control
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Acquisition of Sole Control

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Parties

Metropolis International Group Limited

Acquirer

Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control by Metropolis International Group Limited over Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited is compatible with competition law requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed transaction does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements; therefore, it is cleared.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed transaction whereby Metropolis International Group Limited would acquire sole control of Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited is cleared.