Benchmark Europe / Setanta [2005] IECompA m05030 (9 June 2005)

The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the media sector.

Parties: Acquirer: Benchmark Europe II, L.P.; Seller: Setanta Media Holdings Limited; Target: NASN Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 09 June 2005
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Outcome: approved
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Media Sector

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Benchmark Europe II, L.P.

Acquirer

Setanta Media Holdings Limited

Seller

NASN Limited

Target

Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of approximately 48.25% of NASN Limited by Benchmark Europe II, L.P. from Setanta Media Holdings Limited raises competition concerns in the media sector.

The Competition Authority found no evidence that the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the media sector.

approved

The proposed acquisition by Benchmark Europe II, L.P. of approximately 48.25% of NASN Limited from Setanta Media Holdings Limited is approved.