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TDL Media/DCPL/Setanta

M/11/039

Completed

Transaction details

The Competition Authority has cleared the proposed acquisition by Mr Michael O’Rourke, through his company TDL Media Limited, of Setanta Sports Broadcasting Limited.
Case details
  • Notification date:12 December 2011
  • Publication date:12 December 2011
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable

Phase One

  • Monday, 12 December, 2011 Notification received
  • Thursday, 22 December, 2011 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 6 January, 2012 Determination issued
Parties Involved

TDL Media Limited

TDL Media was incorporated as an acquisition vehicle and does not trade.

 

Danu Capital Partners Limited

DCPL provides sports media and management services.

 

Setanta Sports Broadcasting Limited

Setanta is engaged in the broadcasting and production of sports television channels (Setanta Ireland and Setanta Sports 1) which are aimed at Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland audiences and dedicated to carrying soccer, gaelic games and rugby sports programming.
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