Transaction details
proposal whereby Johnston Press plc (“Johnston”) would acquire the issued share capital of Score Press
Limited (“Score Press”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scottish Radio
Holdings Limited (“SRH”). The Authority advised the parties and the
Minister that it considers the transaction to be a “media merger”,
within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Media | Yes |
Notification date: Wednesday, June 29, 2005
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Johnston Press | Newspaper Publishing |
| Score Press | Publishing and Printing |
| The Performing Right Society Limited | |
| The Irish Music Rights Organisation Limited | |
| Individual creator and publisher members of PRS. | |
|
Current status |
Completed |
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, July 28, 2005
