Metro/Herald AM
Transaction details
The proposed restructuring of Fortunegreen Limited whereby post transaction it will be jointly controlled by Irish Times Limited, DMG Ireland Holdings Limited and Independent Newspapers (Ireland). Fortunegreen Limited will develop a single daily free newspaper replacing the current Metro and Herald AM newspapers.
Case details
- Notification date:16 July 2009
- Publication date:16 July 2009
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared with proposals
Documents
M.09.013 Phase 1 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 142 KBM.09.013 Phase 1 Merger Announcement PDF | 142 KB - Opens in new window
M.09.013 Phase 1 DeterminationPDF | 77 KBM.09.013 Phase 1 Determination PDF | 77 KB - Opens in new window
M.09.013 Phase 2 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 62 KBM.09.013 Phase 2 Merger Announcement PDF | 62 KB - Opens in new window
M.09.013 Phase 2 DeterminationPDF | 712 KBM.09.013 Phase 2 Determination PDF | 712 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
The Irish Times Limited
ITL publishes the daily title Irish Times and, through a joint venture with ANL, the daily free title Metro.
DMG Ireland Holdings Limited
DMG publishes the Irish Daily Mail and the Irish Mail on Sunday.
Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Limited
INM Independent is a wholly owned subsidiary of INM. INM is a leading international newspaper and communication group.
Fortunegreen Limited
Fortunegreen publishes a daily free newspaper, Metro in the GDA.
Contacts
