JA Trading/ River Newspapers [2006] IECompA m06071 (27 October 2006)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Parties: Acquirer: JA Trading Limited; Target: River Newspaper Holdings Limited
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 27 October 2006
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Media Mergers

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JA Trading Limited

Acquirer

River Newspaper Holdings Limited

Target

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of 50% of the shares in River Newspaper Holdings Limited by JA Trading Limited would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared under Phase 1 review.

Cleared (Phase 1)

The proposed acquisition by JA Trading Limited of 50% of the shares in River Newspaper Holdings Limited is approved.