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EU merger control: European Commission unconditionally clears Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP owner Dorna Sports (M.11539) after Phase II, assessing national regular non‑premium sports broadcasting rights markets

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Case facts

Outline European Commission merger investigation into the proposed acquisition of Dorna Sports by Liberty Media (M.11539). The transaction presents horizontal overlaps in the supply and licensing of broadcasting rights for motorsport content.

Latest developments

On 23 June 20205, the Commission approved the deal without conditions following an in‑depth phase II assessment conducted by the Commission.

Parties

  • Liberty Media Corporation (Liberty Media) Liberty Media, with its headquarters in the US, holds interests across a wide array of media, sport and entertainment businesses. Taken together, these interests are allocated to two groups: the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live Group.
  • Dorna Sports, S.L. (Dorna Sports) Dorna Sports, headquartered in Spain, operates in sports management, marketing and media activities. In particular, since 1992 it has been the organiser and exclusive commercial and television rights holder of the MotoGP.

Background

On 1 April 2024, Liberty Media stated it had formally agreed to acquire Dorna Sports for a consideration of €4,2bn...

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