Bay/Radio Nova
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Bay Broadcasting Limited of sole control of Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited t/a Radio Nova has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:19 October 2017
- Publication date:12 February 2026
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Request for information:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.17.056 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 108 KBM.17.056 Merger Announcement PDF | 108 KB - Opens in new window
M.17.056 DeterminationPDF | 210 KBM.17.056 Determination PDF | 210 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Bay Broadcasting Limited
Bay Broadcasting Limited currently holds 38.4% of the share capital in Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited t/a Radio Nova. Bay Broadcasting Limited also operates the following two radio stations based in the Greater Dublin Area: Choice Broadcasting Limited t/a Classic Hits 4FM and Star Broadcasting Limited t/a Sunshine 106.8.
Classic Rock Broadcasting Limited t/a Radio Nova
Radio Nova is a specialist classic rock music radio station licensed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland to broadcast to Dublin city and county and the Dublin commuter belt, including parts of counties Wicklow, Kildare and Meath.
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