Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Setanta Sports Asia Limited by Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific PTE. Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sector involved is the broadcasting sector and, more particularly, the broadcast of audiovisual content. | Yes |
Notification date: Thursday, February 26, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited | Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited is an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. which is one of the world's leading nonfiction media companies. |
| Setanta Sports Asia Limited | Setanta Sports Asia Limited is engaged in sports broadcasting and production through the Setanta Sports Asia channel. |
| Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte. Limited is an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. which is one of the world's leading nonfiction media companies. |
| Setanta Sports Asia Limited is engaged in sports broadcasting and production through the Setanta Sports Asia channel. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
| Tel: 01-470 3696, e-mail: barryodonnell@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, March 9, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, March 12, 2015
