Transaction details
"The proposed acquisition of Sole Control of Dow Jones & Co., Inc. by News Corporation
"
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Newspaper publishing. | Yes |
Notification date: Monday, August 27, 2007
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| MBNA International Bank Ltd. | |
| AGF-Irish Life Holdings plc | A global media and entertainment company active in the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia and in the Pacific Basin. |
| Church and General Insurance plc | A US-based publisher of business and financial news and information through newspapers, newswires, magazines, the Internet, indexes, television and radio. |
| News Corporation | |
| Dow Jones & Co., Inc. | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Anne Ellis | 01 - 804 5423, ae@tca.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Saturday, September 8, 2007 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, September 13, 2007
