M/16/035 – Fence/Stradbrook
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Fence Bidco Limited of sole control over Stradbrook Acquisitions (Holdings) Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday July 14, 2016 | Wednesday, August 24, 2016 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Fence Bidco Limited | Fence Bidco Limited, is Fence Bidco is a private company incorporated for the purposes of the proposed transaction. It is ultimately controlled by is ultimately controlled by Exponent Private Equity LLP Exponent, as London based private equity investment firm. |
| Stradbrook Acquisitions (Holdings) Limited | Stradbrook Acquisitions (Holdings) Limited is a private company i in England. It owns the Racing Post, a print and digital publication about the horse racing industry primarily operating in the UK and Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Advertising | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rae | Telephone: 353-3-470-3671 Email: andrewrae@ccpc.ie |
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