M/05/072 – Benchmark Europe II / Setanta Sport
Transaction details
Proposed acquisition by Benchmark Europe II, L.P. (Benchmark II) of approximately [ ] of the issued share capital of Setanta Sport Holdings Limited (Setanta). The proposed transaction involves a combination of: (a) a purchase of existing shares and (b) a subscription for new shares.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday November 18, 2005 | Monday, December 12, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Benchmark Europe II | It produces and operates a niche television channel dedicated to North American sports |
| Setanta Sport | Main business of the Setanta group of companies is the broadcasting of televised sporting events. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcasting | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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