Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of certain assets of Zavvi Retail (Ireland) Limited by HMV (Ireland) Limited.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Operation of stores involved in the retail sale of entertainment products | No |
Notification date: Thursday, January 15, 2009
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Smith & Nephew Ltd | |
| Beiersdorf UK Limited | retails pre-recorded music, films electronic games and peripherals, MP3 players and music/artist-related books. |
| HMV (Ireland) Limited | prior to going into liquidation, Zavvi Ireland was involved in the retail sale of recorded music,films, electronic games and peripherals and related items. |
| Zavvi Retail Ireland | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Mr.Michele Pacillo | Tel: 01-804 5459, email:mip@tca.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, January 23, 2009
