The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Trinity Mirror plc of Northern & Shell Network Limited (N&S), International Distribution Limited 2018 (IDL) and joint control of Independent Star Limited (ISL).\u00a0 Currently, Northern & Shell Media Group Limited and Independent News & Media PLC each hold 50% of the issued share capital of ISL.<\/p>\n
The CCPC\u2019s role in reviewing mergers and acquisitions is to ensure that a proposed transaction does not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.<\/p>\n
Following a preliminary investigation, the CCPC has determined that further analysis is required to establish if the proposed transaction could lead to a substantial lessening of competition in any market for goods or services in the State.<\/p>\n
Interested parties are invited to make submissions no later than 5.30pm on Tuesday 24 July 2018. \u00a0Details on how to make a submission are available on ccpc.ie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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