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Liberty Global/UTV Ireland

M/16/038

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Liberty Global Plc, through Virgin Media Limited, of sole control of UTV Ireland Limited from UTV Limited (which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ITV Plc) has been cleared by the CCPC.
Case details
  • Notification date:28 July 2016
  • Publication date:28 July 2016
  • 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, 29 July, 2016 Notification received
  • Monday, 15 August, 2016 Third party submission deadline
  • Wednesday, 7 September, 2016 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Liberty Global Plc

Liberty Global is active at various levels of the broadcasting sector in the State including the ownership and operation of cable networks and the production and broadcasting of television services.

 

UTV Ireland Limited

UTV Ireland is active in television broadcasting in the State.

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