M/25/088 – Iconic Media/Alpha Media
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Iconic Media Group Limited of sole control of Alpha Media Group Limited has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday December 24, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Iconic Media Group Limited | Iconic Media Group Limited is part of the corporate group of Media Concierge Holdings Group Limited. Iconic Media Group Limited does not own any newspaper titles or websites in the Republic of Ireland. Media Concierge Holdings Group Limited owns titles in the state through its subsidiary, Formpress Publishing Limited. |
| Alpha Media Group Limited | Alpha Media Group Limited is a locally owned weekly newspaper group in Northern Ireland and publishes thirteen newspapers, websites and social media sites, all circulating outside the Belfast area. Alpha Media Group Limited also owns and operates the YourAdsNI which is an online classifieds and local advertising platform focused on the Northern Ireland market. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Aodhán Frain | aodhanfrain@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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