The proposed acquisition by Rocket Sports Internet Limited of sole control of BenchWarmers Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Notification date | Decision date |
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Thursday September 10, 2020 | Friday, September 25, 2020 |
Parties Involved | Business activities |
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Rocket Sports Internet Limited | Rocket Sports Internet Limited is a UK based sports media business that operates a network of sports news websites and social media accounts, including: caughtoffside.com; empireofthekop.com; and football-espana.net. |
BenchWarmers Limited | BenchWarmers Limited operates the website www.benchwarmers.ie and the associated social media accounts. The content of www.benchwarmers.ie is directed at sporting matters. |
Economic sector | Media merger |
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Media | Yes |
Submissions from third parties due by: | |
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Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
Thursday, September 24, 2020 |
Current status: Completed |
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Cleared (Phase 1) |
Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
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Colm roche | Tel: +353 1 470 3662 |
Susan Whelan | Tel: +353 1 470 3651 |