Transaction details
Proposed acquisition by Johnston Press plc of Clonnad Limited
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| Regional newspapers and local free-sheet/community newsletters. | Yes |
Notification date: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Circle Paints Limited | |
| Johnstone's Paints plc | Local newspapers and operation of printing-press facilities. |
| Euridep S.A. | Publishes the South Tipp Today free-sheet. |
| Kalon Group plc | |
| Johnston Press plc | |
| Clonnad Limited | |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, December 24, 2007 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
