M/05/026 –
Transaction details
Proposal whereby Kerry Acquisitions Limited (Radio Kerry) would acquire Midland Radio Group Limited (Midland Radio). The Authority advised the parties and the Minister that it considers the transaction to be a ‘media merger’, within the meaning of Section 23 of the Act.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday June 2, 2005 | Friday, July 1, 2005 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Rowe Mark Holdings and Peter Holdings | |
| Bally London Shoe Company Limited | local commercial radio station, |
| Radio Kerry | operates two local commercial radio stations |
| Midland Radio |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Radio Broadcasting | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
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Media enquiries: MKC Communications: 01 7038600
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