M/14/006 – Communicorp / Cardiff Broadcasting / Gwent Area Broadcasting / Galaxy Radio / Real Radio / Smooth Radio
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control by Communicorp Group Limited of Cardiff Broadcasting Company Limited, Gwent Area Broadcasting Limited, Galaxy Radio Scotland Limited, Real Radio (Yorkshire) Limited, Real Radio North Limited, Real Radio XS Limited, Smooth Radio Midlands Limited, Smooth Radio NE Limited and Smooth Radio Limited has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday February 10, 2014 | Thursday, February 27, 2014 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Communicorp Group Limited | Communicorp has businesses engaged in various media channels in Ireland and across Europe. It owns and operates radio stations in Ireland, Bulgaria, Latvia and Jordan. |
| Cardiff Broadcasting Company Limited | The Target Companies, which are ultimately controlled by This Is Global Limited, are involved in the market for radio advertising in the UK. |
| Gwent Area Broadcasting Limited | |
| Galaxy Radio Scotland Limited | |
| Real Radio (Yorkshire) Limited | |
| Real Radio North Limited | |
| Real Radio XS Limited | |
| Smooth Radio Midlands Limited | |
| Smooth Radio NE Limited | |
| Smooth Radio Limited |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| The industry sector involved is the market for radio advertising in the UK. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Thursday, February 20, 2014 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-804 5396, e-mail: bod@tca.ie |
Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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