M/07/050 – Universal/ Sparrowhawk
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Universal Pictures Holdings UK Ltd. of Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday September 4, 2007 | Friday, September 28, 2007 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, September 17, 2007 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| None |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Bah | 01 - 804 5425, ib@tca.ie |
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