Competition Authority has today informed TV2 that the company can buy C More.
– Competition Authority has reviewed our procedures found no reason to intervene in TV 2s purchase of C More, says Director General for Competition Christine B. Meyer in a statement.
This allows the merger, which was reported Competition Authority on 24 February.
– We are naturally pleased that the Competition Authority concluded in accordance with our vision. Now we look forward to working with players in Norwegian football, and not least with C More, to integrate this with 2 TV, says CEO and Editor in Chief of TV 2, Olav T. Sandnes.
– It is important to emphasize is that if you should see his pay from Norwegian football on tv from series beginning April 6, one must purchase a subscription at C More. We need time to integrate this to 2 TV, says Sandnes.
Authority writes that in its proceedings had widespread contact with including distributors, competitors, NFF (NFF ) and the parties themselves.
“Competition Authority’s decision to put off the matter is a holistic assessment based on its own analyzes, in addition to the contact with market participants,” writes Competition Authority press release.
Competition Authority has previously been worried about missing competition for soccer rights.
– Therefore, we will continue to focus that the Football Association to facilitate competition for rights that more actors can offer. Until the rights announced again, it will still be so two Premier League matches in each round is open to all TV viewers, says Department Gjermund Nese competition Authority website.
Where is confirmed that the NFF has expressed that they will facilitate competition and efficient management on a subsequent sale of media rights to Norwegian football.
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