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 iit considers the transaction
to be a “media merger”, within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Publishing | Yes |
Notification date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Kantoher Food Products Limited | |
| Carton Brothers (Processing) Limited | Johnston publishes a range of newspaper titles in Scotland and England and operates associated internet sites of local |
| Johnston Press | Newspaper Publishing |
| Local Press | |
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Current status |
Completed |
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, October 21, 2005
