Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Universal Pictures Holdings UK Ltd. of Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Media | Yes |
Notification date: Tuesday, September 4, 2007
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Universal Pictures Holdings UK Limited | Universal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBCU. NBCU is active in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information. |
| Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited | Active in the provision of pay-TV channels, mostly under the Hallmark brand. In addition, it derives some limited revenue from the licensing of its International Library content for broadcasting on TV channels and for home entertainment. |
| Irish Life Assurance plc | |
| Irish Life Finance Group | |
| Irish Life Finance Ltd | |
| Irish Intercontinental Bank Ltd | |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, September 17, 2007 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Sent to the Minister (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, September 28, 2007
