Johnston Press/Local Press
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Johnston Press plc (Johnston) would acquire the issued share capital of Score Press Limited (Score Press), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish Radio Holdings Limited (SRH). The Authority advised the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a media merger, within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
Case details
- Notification date:20 September 2005
- Publication date:20 September 2005
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.05.062 DeterminationPDF | 110 KBM.05.062 Determination PDF | 110 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Johnston Press
Johnston publishes a range of newspaper titles in Scotland and England and operates associated internet sites
Local Press
Newspaper publishing
Contacts
