Transaction details
proposal whereby Emap plc (“Emap”) would acquire the remaining issued share capital of Scottish Radio Holdings
plc (“SRH”) not already owned by Emap to acquire sole control of
SRH. The Authority advised the parties and the Minister that it
considered the transaction to be a “media merger”, within the
meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Media | Yes |
Notification date: Tuesday, June 28, 2005
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Irish Shell Ltd | |
| Emap | media sector |
| SRH | radio broadcasting and newspaper publishing |
|
Current status |
Completed |
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, July 28, 2005
