M/18/014 – Discovery Travel (MML) / The Travel Department
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by funds managed by MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland Limited, through Discovery Travel Limited, of sole control of The Travel Department Unlimited Company has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday February 8, 2018 | Tuesday, March 20, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Discovery Travel | Discovery Travel is controlled by funds managed by MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland Limited which provides capital to businesses. Portfolios managed by funds managed by MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland Limited include Prim-Ed Publishing / R.I.C Publications, H&MV Engineering, IdentiGen, Lowe Refrigeration, Agenda Communications & Conference Services, Fastway Couriers (Ireland) and SONAS Bathrooms. |
| The Travel Department | The Travel Department is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator in the State which provides guided package holidays to over 80 destinations worldwide. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Leisure Travel | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2018 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Joseph Walser | Tel: (+353)1 470 3678 e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: doireannsweeney@ccpc.ie
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