Universal/ Sparrowhawk [2007] IECompA m07050 (4 September 2007)


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Universal/ Sparrowhawk [2007] IECompA m07050 (4 September 2007)

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Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Universal Pictures Holdings UK Ltd. of Sparrowhawk Holdings Limited

Economic sectorMedia merger
Media Yes

Notification date: Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
Universal Pictures Holdings UK LimitedUniversal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NBCU. NBCU is active in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information.
Sparrowhawk Holdings LimitedActive 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
Case Officer AssignedContact Details
Ibrahim Bah 01 - 804 5425, [email protected]

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
Current status Completed Sent to the Minister (Phase 1)

Decision date: Friday, September 28, 2007



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