M/26/027 – Axel Springer/Telegraph Media Group
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Axel Springer SE of sole control of Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Monday April 13, 2026 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Axel Springer SE | Axel Springer SE is an international digital media and publishing company producing news and specialist content through print and online platforms. In the State, Axel Springer SE provides digital media and publishing services as part of its international media operations. |
| Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited | Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited is a UK‑based publisher of national newspapers and digital journalism, including The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph. In the State, Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited is active in digital journalism and the distribution of newspaper content. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Publishing & media production | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | |
| Current status: Active |
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| Simplified Merger Notification |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
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