PROJECTS
Advice to Spark on Proposed Telco-Pay TV Merger, New Zealand
The problem
Spark is New Zealand’s largest telecommunication retail service provider. Competitors SKY Television (pay-tv) and Vodafone (telecommunication) were seeking to create an integrated telecommunication and media group in New Zealand. However, Spark was concerned that a merged entity would have significant market power and undermine competition in the telecommunications market, as SKY had a monopoly on premium sports content in New Zealand.
How we helped
We provided Spark with analysis that formed critical evidence in identifying the likely impact of the merger. We developed a market model and presented this model to the Commerce Commission (New Zealand’s competition authority). Castalia’s analysis helped convince the Commerce Commission that the merger was anti-competitive.
Impact
The merger was not allowed to proceed, and market competition was not undermined.
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How can we help you?
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WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America
SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia
AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand
WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand
PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France
BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia
Thinking for a better world.