M/15/069 – ITV / UTV
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of UTV Limited by ITV Broadcasting Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday December 1, 2015 | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| ITV Broadcasting Limited | ITV is an integrated television producer and broadcaster. |
| UTV Limited | UTV is active in the operation of television channels in the State and Northern Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The broadcasting of television channels and wholesale supply of television content. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Saturday, December 16, 2017 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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