M&A Deal Summary

Eircom Acquires Setanta

On December 6, 2015, Eircom acquired media company Setanta

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eircom’s 1st transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Eircom’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-12-06
Target Setanta
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Eircom
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Setanta

Dublin, Ireland
Setanta Ltd. is an international sports broadcaster.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Eircom

Dublin, Ireland

Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

eircom, the Irish national incumbent fixed-line telephone company, in a take-private transaction in 2001. In 2004, eircom was listed on the London and Dublin stock exchanges.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Media M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Ireland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1