Transaction details
proposal whereby AIG Global Sports and Entertainment Fund, L.P (“AIG Fund”), would acquire shares in Setanta Sports Holdings Limited (“SSH”).
Economic sector | Media merger |
Television broadcasting of sporting events | Yes |
Notification date: Thursday, December 23, 2004
Parties Involved | Business activities |
Phil Thompson | |
Mileeven Ltd | broadcasting of televised sporting events including GAA, soccer, rugby, wrestling and boxing to business and residential customers. |
Lakeshore Foods Ltd | insurance and financial services |
AIG Global Sports | |
Entertainment Fund, L.P | |
Irish Distillers Group plc | |
Peadar O'Lionaird | |
Current status |
Completed |
Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, January 14, 2005