Discovery / Setanta [2015] IECompA m15008 (26 February 2015)
The Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited; Target: Setanta Sports Asia Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 26 February 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Mergers, Broadcasting Sector
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Parties
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited
Acquirer
Setanta Sports Asia Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Setanta Sports Asia Limited by Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited would substantially lessen competition in the broadcasting sector.
Ratio Decidendi
The Commission found 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 of Setanta Sports Asia Limited by Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited is cleared.
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