M/25/014- Media Concierge/National World
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Media Concierge (Holdings) Limited through its subsidiary Neo Media Publishing Limited of sole control of National World plc has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday February 24, 2025 | Monday, March 31, 2025 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Media Concierge (Holdings) Limited | Media Concierge (Holdings) Limited is a holding company based in the United Kingdom. In the State, Media Concierge is the parent company of Iconic Newspapers Limited, a local digital and newspaper publisher through its subsidiary, Formpress Publishing Limited. |
| National World plc | National World is a UK-based multimedia company based in Leeds, England. National World operates 120 newspapers and websites across the United Kingdom. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, March 10, 2025 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Sean Heeran | seanheeran@ccpc.ie |
| Éadaoin Burns | eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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