Cinetrade deal is notifiable

Triple Play Swisscom must report its stake in Cinetrade, the parent company of Teleclub, to the Competition Commission (Weko). Weko spokesperson Patrik Ducrey confirmed this to the SonntagsZeitung.

Triple Play Swisscom must notify its stake in Teleclub's parent company Cinetrade to the Competition Commission (ComCo). Competition Commission spokesman Patrik Ducrey confirmed this to the SonntagsZeitung newspaper. After a preliminary examination lasting a maximum of one month, the competition authorities must decide whether the purchase creates or strengthens market power. If this is the case, an in-depth four-month investigation is initiated.

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