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Universal/Sparrowhawk

M/07/050

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Universal Pictures Holdings UK Ltd. of Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited.
Case details
  • Notification date:3 September 2007
  • Publication date:3 September 2007
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.07.050 DeterminationPDF | 79 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Tuesday, 4 September, 2007 Notification received
  • Monday, 17 September, 2007 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 28 September, 2007 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Universal Pictures Holdings UK Limited

Universal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBCU. NBCU is active in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information.

 

Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited

Active in the provision of pay-TV channels, mostly under the Hallmark brand. In addition, it derives some limited revenue from the licensing of its International Library content for broadcasting on TV channels and for home entertainment.
Contacts

mergers@ccpc.ie

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