M/15/039 – Liberty Global / TV3
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of TV3 Television Network Limited by Liberty Global plc, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday July 21, 2015 | Friday, October 2, 2015 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Liberty Global plc | Liberty Global is active as a cable network operator in a number of European countries, including in Ireland via its subsidiary UPC Communications Ireland Ltd. |
| TV3 Television Network Limited | TV3 Group is active in the State in TV broadcasting and its related catch up/VOD service. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The television and media sector in Ireland. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 31, 2015 | Friday, September 11, 2015 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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