M/15/018 – Southbank / N-Vision
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of N-Vision B.V by Southbank Media Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday April 7, 2015 | Friday, May 15, 2015 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Southbank Media Limited (Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.) | Southbank is a wholly subsidiary of Scripps Networks interactive Inc. Scripps is a US headquartered provider of television channels and online content. |
| N-Vision B.V. | N-Vision will, prior to completion, directly and indirectly hold a controlling stake in TVN. TVN is a Polish media company. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Broadcasting sector specifically the broadcast of audiovisual content. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2015 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Cormac Keating | Tel: 01-470 3653, e-mail: cormackeating@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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