M/10/026 - ESB / Northern Ireland Electricity plc
Details of the Transaction
The Competition Authority today, 29 October 2010, cleared the proposed transaction whereby ESB would acquire NIE plc and its subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries from Viridian Capital Limited and Virdiain Group Limited subject to commitments.
| Economic Sector | Media Merger |
|---|---|
| The transmission and distribution of electricity and the provision of electrical installation services. | No |
Notification Date: 05 August 2010
| Current Status | Completed | Extended (Phase 1) |