Transaction details
proposal whereby Alpha Publications Limited (“Alpha”) would acquire substantially all of the assets of Midmedia Limited (“Midmedia”). The Authority
informed the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a
media merger within the meaning of the Act.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Publishing | Yes |
Notification date: Tuesday, May 17, 2005
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Alpha Publications | Newspaper Publishing |
| Midmedia | |
| Tenants of Merchants Hall | |
| Liam O'Farrell | |
| Geranth Ltd | |
| Philomena McDermott | |
| Carmel Anne McDermott | |
| Orlaith McDermott | |
| Seamus McDermott | |
| Siobhan McDermott | |
|
Current status |
Completed |
Further information required (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Monday, May 30, 2005
