M/09/002 – HMV / Zavvi
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of certain assets of Zavvi Retail (Ireland) Limited by HMV (Ireland) Limited.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday January 15, 2009 | Friday, January 23, 2009 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| HMV (Ireland) Limited | Retails pre-recorded music, films electronic games and peripherals, MP3 players and music/artist-related books. |
| Zavvi Retail Ireland | Prior to going into liquidation, Zavvi Ireland was involved in the retail sale of recorded music,films, electronic games and peripherals and related items. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Operation of stores involved in the retail sale of entertainment products | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Mr. Michele Pacillo | Tel: 01-804 5459, email:mip@tca.ie |
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