M/18/001 – CMNL/North Dublin Publications
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by CMNL Limited of joint control of North Dublin Publications Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday January 5, 2018 | Thursday, February 8, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| CMNL Limited | CMNL Limited publishes six regional newspapers in the Cavan / Monaghan, Meath, Westmeath, Mayo and Offaly regions in the State. CMNL Limited also provides prepress services to third party regional newspapers . |
| North Dublin Publications Limited | North Dublin Publications Limited publishes three free weekly newspapers , Northside People (East), Northside People (West) and Southside People in the Dublin suburban areas. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Newspaper Publishing | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Han Nie | Tel: 01 470 3664 |
Media enquiries: doireannsweeney@ccpc.ie
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