Bauer/MCR
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bauer Media Audio Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG, of MCR II – Media Capital Rádios, S.A. has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:17 February 2022
- Publication date:17 February 2022
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.22.008 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 119 KBM.22.008 Merger Announcement PDF | 119 KB - Opens in new window
M.22.008 DeterminationPDF | 167 KBM.22.008 Determination PDF | 167 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Bauer Media Audio Holding GmbH
Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG ("Bauer") is the ultimate parent of Bauer Media Audio Holding GmbH. Bauer is a privately-owned German media business. Bauer operates in 14 countries including the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, the USA and Ireland. Bauer is active in four business areas: Publishing, Audio, Online Comparison Platforms and SME Services.
MCR II – Media Capital Rádios, S.A
MCR II – Media Capital Rádios, S.A ("MCR") is a Portuguese radio group. MCR operates five commercial radio stations in Portugal.
Contacts
- Lewis O'Shea lewisoshea@ccpc.ie
