Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of TV3 Television Network Limited by Liberty Global plc, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The television and media sector in Ireland. | Yes |
Notification date: Tuesday, July 21, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Liberty Global plc | Liberty Global is active as a cable network operator in a number of European countries, including in Ireland via its subsidiary UPC Communications Ireland Ltd. |
| TV3 Television Network Limited | TV3 Group is active in the State in TV broadcasting and its related catch up/VOD service. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, October 2, 2015
