M/13/033 – Sappho / TCH
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Sappho Limited of the radio interests of Thomas Crosbie Holdings Limited has been cleared, with proposals, by the Competition Authority.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Wednesday November 27, 2013 | Friday, January 10, 2014 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Sappho Limited | Sappho is a part of Landmark Media Investments Limited, whose subsidiaries publish certain national and regional daily and weekly newspapers. |
| WKW FM Limited (t/a Beat 102-103 FM) | WKW FM Limited (t/a Beat 102-103 FM) is a radio broadcasting company licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. |
| South East Broadcasting Company Limited (t/a WLR FM) | South East Broadcasting Company Limited (t/a WLR FM) is a radio broadcasting company licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. |
| Siteridge Limited (t/a Red FM) | Siteridge Limited (t/a Red FM) is a radio broadcasting company licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Media, in particular radio broadcasting. | Yes |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Monday, December 9, 2013 | |
| Current status: Completed |
|---|
| Cleared (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-804 5396, email: bod@tca.ie |
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