Bauer Radio/Clear Channel Holdings
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Heinrich Bauer Verlag Beteiligungs GmbH, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Bauer Radio Limited, of the entire issued share capital, and thus sole control, of Clear Channel Holdings Limited from Clear Channel International Holdings B.V. has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:27 January 2025
- Publication date:27 January 2025
- Economic sector:Professional, scientific & technical activities - N
- Economic sub-sector:Advertising & market research - N.73
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.007 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 134 KBM.25.007 Merger Announcement PDF | 134 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.007 DeterminationPDF | 298 KBM.25.007 Determination PDF | 298 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
Heinrich Bauer Verlag Beteiligungs GmbH
Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG ("Bauer") is the ultimate parent of Heinrich Bauer Verlag Beteiligungs GmbH and Bauer Radio Limited. Bauer is a privately-owned German media business. It reaches over 200 million consumers worldwide and operates in 13 countries: the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, the UK and Ireland.
Clear Channel Holdings Limited
Clear Channel Outdoor Holding Inc ("Clear Channel Group") is the ultimate parent of Clear Channel International Holdings B.V. and its subsidiary Clear Channel Holdings Limited. Clear Channel Holdings Limited has two indirect subsidiaries in the State; Clear Channel Ireland Limited and Clear Channel NI Limited. The Clear Channel Group operates in 12 countries in Europe; Scandinavia, the Baltics, Spain, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK and Ireland.
Contacts
Éadaoin Burns eadaoinburns@ccpc.ie
