M/11/019 – Amazon/The Book Depository
Transaction details
The Competition Authority has cleared the proposed acquisition of The Book Depository International Ltd by Amazon.com, Inc.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday July 4, 2011 | Tuesday, July 26, 2011 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Amazon.com Incorporated | Amazon - Online retailer of multiple products to include the retail sale of books. |
| The Book Depository International Ltd. | The Book Depository - Online retailer of books |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Book retailing | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Elisa Ryan | Tel: 01-804 5446, email: er@tca.ie |
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