M/03/036 – 3i Group/Trinity Mirror
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Local Press Limited, a investee company of 3i Group plc), would acquire The Derry Journal, Limited and Century Press and Publishing Limited from the Trinity Mirror plc group.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday December 1, 2003 | Wednesday, December 31, 2003 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| 3i Group | Investments in, software and IT services, healthcare and childcare, real estate, textiles, frozen foods, general retail, security, building materials, engineering and machinery. |
| Trinity Mirror | Publishing a number of regional newspapers, including the Derry Journal, the Donegal Democrat and the Letterkenny Listener. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Publishing | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Reuben Irvine | Tel: 01 804 5400 Email: mergers@tca.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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