M/13/029 – Fox / Setanta Africa
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Setanta Africa Services Limited by Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V. has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday October 7, 2013 | Thursday, October 24, 2013 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V. | Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V. is a wholly owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox Group. The primary activities of 21st Century Fox worldwide are: film production and distribution, operation of Fox broadcast television stations and the broadcasting of network programming in the United States and internationally. |
| Setanta Africa Services Limited | The main activity of Setanta Sports Africa Limited is the broadcasting of televised sporting events in Africa, via the channels Setanta Africa and Setanta Action. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, October 18, 2013 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-804-5420, email: ar@tca.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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