M/04/077 – Independent Newspapers/ Gabani
Transaction details
proposal whereby Independent Newspapers (Ireland) Limited (ﾓINILﾔ) would acquire Gabani Limited (ﾓGabaniﾔ). The Authority informed the representative of the undertakings involved and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a media merger within the meaning of the Act.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday December 20, 2004 | Thursday, January 20, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Independent Newspapers | publishes a number of newspapers in the State, including the Irish Independent, the Evening Herald and the Sunday Independent. |
| Gabani | Gabani has no other business apart from being a holding company for IIL. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Internet | 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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