M/18/016 – Trinity Mirror/Northern & Shell
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Trinity Mirror Plc of Northern & Shell Network Limited, International Distribution 2018 Limited and a 50% share of Independent Star Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission subject to binding commitments.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday February 9, 2018 | Wednesday, September 12, 2018 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
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| Trinity Mirror Plc | Trinity Mirror Plc is a UK-based newspaper publishing group. In the State, it publishes the Irish Mirror, the Irish Sunday Mirror, the Sunday People, the Daily Record, the Sunday Mail and RSVP magazine. It also operates the following websites: www.irishmirror.ie, www.dublinlive.ie and www.rsvplive.ie. It sells newspaper, magazine and online advertising in the State. |
| Northern & Shell Network Limited | Northern & Shell Network Limited is a UK-based publishing group. In the State, it publishes the Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Sunday and the magazines OK!, News! and Star. It also owns a 50% share in Independent Star Limited. It sells newspaper, magazine and online advertising in the State. |
| International Distribution 2018 Limited | International Distribution 2018 Limited is the holding company of Northern & Shell Network Limited's business (except its share in Independent Star Limited) in the State. |
| Independent Star Limited | Independent Star Limited is jointly owned by Northern & Shell Network Limited and Independent News and Media plc. It publishes the Irish Daily Star and operates the following websites: thestar.ie and buzz.ie. It sells newspaper and online advertising in the State. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Newspaper publication and advertising; online advertising. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, February 23, 2018 | Tuesday, July 24, 2018 |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
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| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | Friday, May 4, 2018 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared with conditions (Phase 2) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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| Han Nie | Tel: (+353)1 470 3664 e-mail: hannie@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: doireannsweeney@ccpc.ie
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