M/23/031 – Bauer Media/Certain Assets of Jack Media
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bauer Media Audio LP, acting by its partner Bauer Media Audio Limited, of certain assets of Jack Media Oxfordshire Limited, which comprise the business known as Jack FM, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday July 17, 2023 | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Bauer Media Audio LP | Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG ("Bauer") is the ultimate parent of Bauer Media Audio LP and Bauer Media Audio Limited. Bauer is a privately-owned German media business. It reaches over 200 million consumers worldwide and operates in 14 countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the UK and Ireland. |
| Jack Media Oxfordshire Limited | Jack Media Oxfordshire Limited is a private limited company, which is incorporated, domiciled and registered in England and Wales in the UK. Jack Media Oxfordshire Limited currently owns the assets which comprise the business known as Jack FM. Jack FM operates two local radio stations covering Oxfordshire. These stations are accessible on 106.4 FM and 106.8 FM in Oxfordshire, as well as via Digital Audio Broadcasting ("DAB") and Internet Protocol ("IP"). Furthermore, Jack FM operates a third radio station that is only accessible via DAB and IP. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| David Sheahan | Email: davidsheahan@ccpc.ie Phone: 086 084 9318 |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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