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Greencastle/Maximum Media Network

M/20/022

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed transaction whereby Greencastle Acquisition Limited will acquire sole control of Maximum Media Network Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:26 July 2020
  • Publication date:26 July 2020
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Simplified merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable

Phase One

  • Monday, 27 July, 2020 Notification received
  • Tuesday, 11 August, 2020 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 14 August, 2020 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Greencastle Acquisition Limited

Greencastle Acquisition Limited is a private equity investment firm based in the UK which is ultimately controlled by David Sefton.

David Sefton controls an existing media business outside Ireland through his ownership of The London Economic in the UK. The London Economic does not make any sales to customers in Ireland.

 

Maximum Media Network Limited

Maximum Media Network Limited is an independent digital media company which operates a collection of digital media websites and lifestyle channels, mainly under the JOE and HER brands in the State.
Contacts
Susan Whelan susanwhelan@ccpc.ie
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