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Irish Competition Authority Decisions
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Benchmark Europe II / Setanta Sport [2005] IECompA m05072 (18 November 2005)

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Transaction details

proposed acquisition by Benchmark Europe II, L.P. (“Benchmark II”) of approximately [ ] of
the issued share capital of Setanta Sport Holdings Limited (“Setanta”).
The proposed transaction involves a combination of: (a) a purchase of
existing shares and (b) a subscription for new shares.

Economic sectorMedia merger
TV Broadcasting Yes

Notification date: Friday, November 18, 2005

Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
Benchmark Europe IIIt produces and operates a niche television channel dedicated to N.American sports
Setanta Sportmain business of the Setanta group of companies is the broadcasting of televised sporting events.
Murphy Brewery Ireland Ltd
Clada Soft Drinks Ltd
Current status Completed Preliminary investigation (Phase 1)

Decision date: Monday, December 12, 2005



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