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Benchmark Europe II/Setanta Sport

M/05/072

Completed

Transaction details

Proposed acquisition by Benchmark Europe II, L.P. (Benchmark II) of approximately [ ] of the issued share capital of Setanta Sport Holdings Limited (Setanta). The proposed transaction involves a combination of: (a) a purchase of existing shares and (b) a subscription for new shares.
Case details
  • Notification date:18 November 2005
  • Publication date:18 November 2005
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
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Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 18 November, 2005 Notification received
  • Thursday, 1 December, 2005 Third party submission deadline
  • Monday, 12 December, 2005 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Benchmark Europe II

It produces and operates a niche television channel dedicated to North American sports

 

Setanta Sport

Main business of the Setanta group of companies is the broadcasting of televised sporting events.

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