Bauer Media/Siteridge Limited (RedFM)
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bauer Media Audio Holding GmbH of sole control of Siteridge Limited, trading as RedFM, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:16 November 2022
- Publication date:16 November 2022
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.22.059 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 185 KBM.22.059 Merger Announcement PDF | 185 KB - Opens in new window
M.22.059 DeterminationPDF | 369 KBM.22.059 Determination PDF | 369 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. It reaches over 200 million consumers worldwide and operates in 14 countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the UK and Ireland.
Siteridge Limited (RedFM)
Siteridge Limited trades as RedFM and operates the RedFM radio channel and the Cork RedFM Mobile app, aggregating its content. It is a local (Cork-centric) commercial radio station, licenced by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland ("BAI") which broadcasts, pursuant to this licence, throughout Cork city and county.
Contacts
- Craig Whelan craigwhelan@ccpc.ie
- David Sheahan davidsheahan@ccpc.ie
