Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by River Newspapers (NI) of Olok Ltd by acquisition of 100% of share capital
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Media sector, in particular, that of regional newspapers. | Yes |
Notification date: Friday, January 12, 2007
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| River Newspapers (NI) Ltd | Owns and operates The Derry News, a newspaper. |
| Olok Ltd | The owner of the title and business of The Inish Times, a newspaper. |
| Development Capital Corporation | |
| Terence Hayden and Brian Craig | |
| Nikolaos Ltd | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Linda NiChualladh | 01 - 804 5422, lnic@tca.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Friday, January 26, 2007 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, February 9, 2007
