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NMa wants to further investigate takeover of Gouden Gids by Telefoongids
The acquisition of Gouden Gids (division of Truvo Nederland) by Telefoongids (division of European Directories) may impede competition on the markets for offering advertising space. The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has concluded this after an … -
NMa: compliance with Competition Act on publishers' agenda
The Telegraaf Media Groep (TMG), PCM Uitgevers and the Nationale Regiopers Dagbladen (NRp) will each draw up a compliance programme. The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) welcomes the initiative, as it will reduce the risk of law infringement. The … -
NMa clears Mecom/ Wegener acquisition following sale of door-to-door newspaper subsidiary
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has cleared the acquisition of Wegener by the British media firm Mecom. Clearance was given after Mecom revised its original acquisition plan. The merger proposal has been changed to provide for Mecom's hiving … -
NMa: cable companies did not infringe Competition Act
Following a complaint submitted by KPN, the Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has ruled that cable television companies UPC, Essent Kabelcom and Casema Multikabel (formerly Essent, Casema and Multikabel) cannot be found guilty of infringements of … -
NMa revises fine imposed on Broadcast and Nozema
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) will refrain from fining Nozema Services N.V. (now acquired by KPN) and Broadcast NewCo Two B.V., following administrative appeals filed by the companies concerned. In 2005 the NMa fined these companies a total … -
NMa: greater purchasing possibilities for advertisers
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) expects advertisers to be able to purchase advertising space against lower tariffs in future. The advertising supervisory body ROTA [Raad van Orde en Toezicht voor het Advertentiewezen] has at the urgent request … -
NMa clears KPN / Tiscali acquisition
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has granted clearance to the acquisition of Tiscali B.V. by KPN B.V. after an in-depth investigation. The NMa earlier voiced competition concerns about the proposed acquisition. KPN's market share will rise by … -
NMa Lifts Licensing Condition De Telegraaf – De Limburger
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has approved De Telegraaf Media Groep's (De Telegraaf) request to lift one of the conditions attached to the licence granted for the takeover of Dagblad De Limburger by De Telegraaf in 2000. NMa is of the … -
NMa Imposes a Fine on Broadcast Partners and Nozema
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has fined Broadcast Partners and Nozema Services a total of more than EUR 1 million for entering into agreements in relation to the submission of bids for commercial FM radio frequencies auctioned by the … -
NMa Fines De Telegraaf for Infringement of Merger Condition
The Netherlands Competition Authority (NMa) has imposed a fine of EUR 22,500 on De Telegraaf Media Groep N.V. The fine was imposed for the infringement of any condition attached to the licence for the acquisition in 2000 of the daily newspaper, Dagblad De …