Fox/Setanta Africa
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Setanta Africa Services Limited by Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V. has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
Case details
- Notification date:6 October 2013
- Publication date:6 October 2013
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.13.029 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 45 KBM.13.029 Merger Announcement PDF | 45 KB - Opens in new window
M.13.029 DeterminationPDF | 85 KBM.13.029 Determination PDF | 85 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V.
Fox International Channels Netherlands Holding B.V. is a wholly owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox Group. The primary activities of 21st Century Fox worldwide are: film production and distribution, operation of Fox broadcast television stations and the broadcasting of network programming in the United States and internationally.
Setanta Africa Services Limited
The main activity of Setanta Sports Africa Limited is the broadcasting of televised sporting events in Africa, via the channels Setanta Africa and Setanta Action.
Contacts
