Communicorp/Cardiff Broadcasting/Gwent Area Broadcasting/Galaxy Radio/Real Radio/Smooth Radio
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of sole control by Communicorp Group Limited of Cardiff Broadcasting Company Limited, Gwent Area Broadcasting Limited, Galaxy Radio Scotland Limited, Real Radio (Yorkshire) Limited, Real Radio North Limited, Real Radio XS Limited, Smooth Radio Midlands Limited, Smooth Radio NE Limited and Smooth Radio Limited has been cleared by the Competition Authority.
Case details
- Notification date:10 February 2014
- Publication date:10 February 2014
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.14.006 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 51 KBM.14.006 Merger Announcement PDF | 51 KB - Opens in new window
M.14.006 DeterminationPDF | 82 KBM.14.006 Determination PDF | 82 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Communicorp Group Limited
Communicorp has businesses engaged in various media channels in Ireland and across Europe. It owns and operates radio stations in Ireland, Bulgaria, Latvia and Jordan.
Cardiff Broadcasting Company Limited
The Target Companies, which are ultimately controlled by This Is Global Limited, are involved in the market for radio advertising in the UK.
- Gwent Area Broadcasting Limited
- Galaxy Radio Scotland Limited
- Real Radio (Yorkshire) Limited
- Real Radio North Limited
- Real Radio XS Limited
- Smooth Radio Midlands Limited
- Smooth Radio NE Limited
- Smooth Radio Limited
Contacts
