Rocketsports/BenchWarmers
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Rocket Sports Internet Limited of sole control of BenchWarmers Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:9 September 2020
- Publication date:9 September 2020
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.20.026 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 236 KBM.20.026 Merger Announcement PDF | 236 KB - Opens in new window
M.20.026 DeterminationPDF | 406 KBM.20.026 Determination PDF | 406 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Rocket Sports Internet Limited
Rocket Sports Internet Limited is a UK based sports media business that operates a network of sports news websites and social media accounts, including: caughtoffside.com; empireofthekop.com; and football-espana.net.
BenchWarmers Limited
BenchWarmers Limited operates the website www.benchwarmers.ie and the associated social media accounts. The content of www.benchwarmers.ie is directed at sporting matters.
Contacts
Colm Roche colmroche@ccpc.ie
Susan Whelan susanwhelan@ccpc.ie
