Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of the Financial Times Group by Nikkei Inc., has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The parties are engaged in the media business. | Yes |
Notification date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Nikkei Inc. | Nikkei Inc. is an independent media group based in Japan. |
| The Financial Times Group | The Financial Times Group provides a broad range of business information, news and services. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
