Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control of N-Vision B.V by Southbank Media Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Broadcasting sector specifically the broadcast of audiovisual content. | Yes |
Notification date: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Soutbank Media Limited (Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.) | Southbank is a wholly subsidiary of Scripps Networks interactive Inc. Scripps is a US headquartered provider of television channels and online content. |
| N-Vision B.V. | N-Vision will, prior to completion, directly and indirectly hold a controlling stake in TVN. TVN is a Polish media company. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Cormac Keating | Tel: 01-470 3653, e-mail: cormackeating@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, May 15, 2015
