Viaplay/FreeSports & Premier Media
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Viaplay Group UK Limited of sole control of FreeSports Limited and Premier Media Broadcasting Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:9 August 2022
- Publication date:9 August 2022
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.22.043 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 442 KBM.22.043 Merger Announcement PDF | 442 KB - Opens in new window
M.22.043 DeterminationPDF | 531 KBM.22.043 Determination PDF | 531 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Viaplay Group UK Limited
Viaplay Group UK Limited ("Viaplay") is a UK registered entertainment company that provides broadcasting and streaming services in Scandinavia through TV channels, video streaming services and subscription services.
FreeSports Limited
FreeSports Limited (“FreeSports”) is a UK registered company which operates the FreeSports channel.
Premier Media Broadcasting Limited
Premier Media Broadcasting Limited (“Premier Media”) is an Irish registered company which operates the various Premier Sports channels and the Boxnation channel.
Contacts
- Lewis O'Shea lewisoshea@ccpc.ie
