Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of the Chronicle Group's on-course betting business and telephone betting business by Ladbrokes plc, has been approved by the Competition Authority.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The betting and gaming industry. | No |
Notification date: Monday, May 27, 2013
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Ladbrokes plc | Ladbrokes is a global betting and gaming enterprise. |
| Chronicle Group | The Chronicle Group is involved in the bookmaking business in the UK and the State, although it does not operate any retail betting shops. It also does not operate an online website. |
| Chemical International Finance Limited | |
| Irish Life Assurance plc | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-804 5420, email: ar@tca.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Friday, June 7, 2013 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Monday, June 24, 2013
