Iconic Media/Alpha Media
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Iconic Media Group Limited of sole control of Alpha Media Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:24 December 2025
- Publication date:24 December 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Publishing activities - J.58
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.088 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 153 KBM.25.088 Merger Announcement PDF | 153 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.088 DeterminationPDF | 353 KBM.25.088 Determination PDF | 353 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Iconic Media Group Limited
Iconic Media Group Limited is part of the corporate group of Media Concierge Holdings Group Limited. Iconic Media Group Limited does not own any newspaper titles or websites in the Republic of Ireland. Media Concierge Holdings Group Limited owns titles in the state through its subsidiary, Formpress Publishing Limited.
Alpha Media Group Limited
Alpha Media Group Limited is a locally owned weekly newspaper group in Northern Ireland and publishes thirteen newspapers, websites and social media sites, all circulating outside the Belfast area. Alpha Media Group Limited also owns and operates the YourAdsNI which is an online classifieds and local advertising platform focused on the Northern Ireland market.
Contacts
Éadaoin Burns
