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Bauer/Imagine Radio

M/21/028

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Bauer Media Audio LP of sole control of the business and related assets of the local UK radio stations collectively broadcasting as Imagine Radio has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:16 June 2021
  • Publication date:16 June 2021
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Simplified merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.21.028 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 241 KB
M.21.028 DeterminationPDF | 321 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Thursday, 17 June, 2021 Notification received
  • Thursday, 1 July, 2021 Third party submission deadline
  • Friday, 2 July, 2021 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Bauer Media Audio LP

Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG is the ultimate parent of Bauer Media Audio LP, a privately-owned German media business, operating in 14 countries including the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA and Ireland.

 

Imagine Radio

Imagine Radio operates two local UK commercial radio stations broadcast via FM and online, targeting Stockport, Buxton, Ashbourne and the surrounding areas.

Contacts
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