M/05/069 – Sky Broadband / Easynet
Transaction details
Proposal whereby British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB), through Sky Broadband Services Limited (Sky Broadband), would acquire the entire issued and to be issued share
capital of Easynet Group plc (Easynet). It is proposed that after completion of the merger, Easynet will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sky Broadband.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Friday October 28, 2005 | Thursday, November 24, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Sky Broadband | Broadcaster and retailer of television channels provides business data communications services and retail broadband |
| Easynet | Provides business data communications services and retail broadband |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Broadband | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
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