M/05/010 – Alphyra Holdings / PostTS UK / PostTS Spain
Transaction details
Proposed acquisition by Alphyra Holdings Limited of both PostTS UK Limited and An Post Transaction Services S.A.U.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday March 16, 2005 | Wednesday, April 6, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Alphyra Holdings | Alphyra is active in the provision of a nation-wide electronic payment network that allows retailers to process electronic payments. Additionally, Alphyra provides a number of value added services, including prepaid cellular top-up, utility bill payments, and electronic lottery services, across its network. |
| PostTS UK | PostTS UK and PostTS Spain are electronic payment processors in their respective domestic markets. |
| PostTS Spain |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Electronic transaction services | No |
| 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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