M/05/022 – Alpha Publications / Midmedia
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Alpha Publications Limited (Alpha) would acquire substantially all of the assets of Midmedia Limited (Midmedia). The Authority informed the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a media merger within the meaning of the Act.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday May 17, 2005 | Monday, May 30, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Alpha Publications | Newspaper Publishing |
| Midmedia | |
| Tenants of Merchants Hall | |
| Liam O'Farrell | |
| Geranth Ltd | |
| Philomena McDermott | |
| Carmel Anne McDermott | |
| Orlaith McDermott | |
| Seamus McDermott | |
| Siobhan McDermott |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Publishing | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Further information required (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
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