M/05/062 – Johnston Press / Local Press
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Johnston Press plc (Johnston) would acquire the issued share capital of Score Press Limited (Score Press), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish Radio Holdings Limited (SRH). The Authority advised the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a media merger, within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday September 21, 2005 | Friday, October 21, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Johnston Press | Johnston publishes a range of newspaper titles in Scotland and England and operates associated internet sites |
| Local Press | Newspaper publishing |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Publishing | 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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