Press Release: Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Emap by Apax Partners Worldwide and Guardian Media Group

The European Commission cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Emap plc, the UK media services company, by Apax Partners Worldwide LLP ('APW') and Guardian Media Group Plc ('GMG') of the UK. After examining the operation, the Commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or any substantial part of it.