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 cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:12 April 2026
- Publication date:13 April 2026
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.26.027 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 279 KBM.26.027 Merger Announcement PDF | 279 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
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.
Contacts
- Jack Kelly jackkelly@ccpc.ie
