M/10/017 – Metropolis / Medical Publications
Transaction details
The Competition Authority today, 16 June 2010, cleared the proposed transaction whereby Metropolis International Group Limited would acquire sole control of Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday May 28, 2010 | Wednesday, June 16, 2010 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Metropolis International Group Ltd | is an international media group that specialises in publishing consumer, business and travel publications. |
| Medical Publications (Ireland) Limited | publishes Irish Medical Times and MIMS Ireland, publications containing news and information for Irish doctors and other healthcare professionals. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The print media sector | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, June 7, 2010 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ms. Elisa Ryan | Tel: 01-804 5446, email: er@tca.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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