Pearson (FT) / Mergermarket [2006] IECompA m06054 (15 August 2006)

Pearson (FT) / Mergermarket [2006] IECompA m06054 (15 August 2006)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: Pearson plc (FT); Target: Mergermarket Limited; Other: Norish plc
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
15 August 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Electronic Business News, Market Concentration
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Electronic Business News Market Concentration

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Parties

Pearson plc (FT)

Acquirer

Mergermarket Limited

Target

Norish plc

Other

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Mergermarket Limited by Pearson plc would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.

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.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.