Greer Publications [2016] IECompA m16013 (8 March 2016)

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties: Acquirer: Independent News and Media Limited; Target: Greer Publications
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 08 March 2016
Procedural Posture: Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: cleared
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Media Sector Mergers

Competition Law Merger Control Media Sector Mergers

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Parties

Independent News and Media Limited

Acquirer

Greer Publications

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of certain assets from Greer Publications by Independent News and Media Limited would substantially lessen competition in the relevant media markets

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition and Consumer Protection 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 is cleared unconditionally.