Lebedev/Independent
Transaction details
The Competition Authority, on 9 April 2010, cleared the proposed transaction whereby Lebedev Holdings Limited would acquire, through its subsidiary Independent Print Limited, indirect sole control over the business and assets of two UK newspaper titles, The Independent and The Independent on Sunday and their online activities from Independent News and Media Limited.
Case details
- Notification date:25 March 2010
- Publication date:25 March 2010
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.10.008 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 51 KBM.10.008 Merger Announcement PDF | 51 KB - Opens in new window
M.10.008 DeterminationPDF | 76 KBM.10.008 Determination PDF | 76 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Lebedev Holdings Limited
LHL: is a holding company only.
Independent News and Media Limited
INM Ltd: publishes The Independent, a daily national newspaper, and The Independent on Sunday, a weekly national newspaper, which are distributed throughout the UK.
Contacts
