M/18/092 – FormPress Publishing (Iconic)/assets of River Media
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Formpress Publishing Limited of certain business assets of River Media Newspapers Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday December 4, 2018 | Friday, December 28, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Formpress Publishing Limited | Formpress Publishing Limited is a subsidiary of Iconic Newspapers Limited. It is the owner of regional newspapers including The Donegal Democrat, The Leinster Leader, The Kilkenny People, The Limerick Leader, The Longford Leader, The Tipperary Star, The Leinster Express, The Leitrim Observer, The Nationalist, The Dundalk Democrat, The Donegal People's Press, The Limerick Chronicle, The Letterkenny People and The Offaly Express. |
| River Media Newspapers Limited | River Media Newspapers Limited is the owner of regional newspapers including The Letterkenny Post, The Finn Valley Post, The Kildare Post, The Inish Times, The Donegal Post, Derry News (Monday and Thursday edition), Derry Now, County Derry Post, Donegal Now and Kildare Now. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, December 18, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Tommy Burke | Tel: (+353)1 402 5503 E-mail: tommyburke@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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