M/25/022 – Midlands 103/South East Radio
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Midland Community Radio Services Limited of S.E.R.B. Radio Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday March 19, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Midland Community Radio Services Limited | Midland Community Radio Services Limited operates Midlands 103, which is the local commercial radio station licensed for Counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Midlands 103 is active in radio broadcasting and in the sale of radio advertising in the three counties in which it is licensed to operate. |
| S.E.R.B. Radio Limited | S.E.R.B. operates South East Radio, which is the local commercial radio station licensed for County Wexford. South East Radio is active in radio broadcasting and in the sale of radio advertising in County Wexford. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Ciarán Dorrian | ciarandorrian@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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