M/05/051 – Trinity Mirror / Smart Media
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Trinity Mirror Digital Limited (Trinity Mirror), would acquire all the issued share capital of Smart Media Services Limited (SMS). The Authority, in accordance with Section 23(1)(b) of the Act, notified the parties that it considers the transaction to be a media merger.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday August 17, 2005 | Thursday, September 15, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Ann Gorman | |
| Ethel Gorman | Newspaper Publishing |
| Adrian Elkinson | operates a website advertising new homes |
| Trinity Mirror | |
| Smart Media |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | 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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