M/10/007 - Trinity Mirror / Guardian Media
Details of the Transaction
The Competition Authority cleared, on 26 March 2010, a transaction whereby Trinity Mirror plc. would acquire sole control of most of the assets and businesses of GMG Regional Media from the Guardian Media Group plc.
As this is a media merger, the parties can only proceed with this merger if the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment does not direct the Competition Authority to carry out a full investigation within 10 days after the date of the Authority's decision. The Minister did not make such a request and the merger may now proceed.
| Economic Sector |
Media Merger |
| Newspaper publishing and the operation of digital sites associated with their newspaper titles. |
Yes |
Notification Date: 05 March 2010
| Current Status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision Date: 26 March 2010
| Parties Involved |
Business Activities |
| Trinity Mirror PLC |
Trinity Mirror: is a UK newspaper publisher with a portfolio including five national newspapers, 140 regional newspapers and more than 400 digital sites. |
| Guardian Media Group |
Guardian Media: MEN Media and S&B Media publish regional newspapers in the UK. |
| Case Officer Assigned |
Contact Details |
| Mr. Andrew Rae |
Tel:01-804 5420, email: ar@tca.ie |
| Third Party Submissions |
Date |
| Phase 1 Submissions |
15 March 2010 |
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