RDF / Cyrte [2008] IECompA m08037 (10 December 2008)

RDF / Cyrte [2008] IECompA m08037 (10 December 2008)

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

Parties
Acquirer: Cyrte Investments BV; Target: RDF Media Group plc
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
10 December 2008
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Media Sector, Acquisition of Control
Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Acquisition of Control

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Parties

Cyrte Investments BV

Acquirer

RDF Media Group plc

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of control over RDF Media Group by Cyrte Investments BV would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

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

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of control over RDF Media Group by Cyrte Investments BV is approved.