M/05/020 – UTV / Wireless
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Ulster Television plc (UTV) would acquire The Wireless Group plc (TWG). The Authority advised the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a ‘media merger’, within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday May 13, 2005 | Wednesday, June 1, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| UTV | Media sector in Ireland |
| Wireless | Radio group and is active in the media sector in the UK |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Radio 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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