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Mediahuis/Euractiv

M/23/038

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Mediahuis N.V. of sole control of Euractiv Media Network B.V. has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:10 August 2023
  • Publication date:10 August 2023
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
  • Media merger:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.23.038 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 120 KB
M.23.038 DeterminationPDF | 230 KB
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 11 August, 2023 Notification received
  • Tuesday, 29 August, 2023 Third party submission deadline
  • Tuesday, 19 September, 2023 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Mediahuis N.V.

Mediahuis N.V. is a privately owned European media company headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. Mediahuis N.V. publishes print and digital news titles and also operates a number of digital marketplaces, radio and local television broadcasting businesses. Outside of the State, Mediahuis N.V. operates in a number of EU jurisdictions focusing on its newspapers, magazines, classifieds and radio businesses and also in commercial printing for its newspaper and magazine businesses. In the State, Mediahuis N.V.'s Irish subsidiaries are involved in the publication of a range of newspapers, including the Irish Independent, the Sunday Independent, the Herald.ie along with a number of regional papers, including The Kerryman and The Wexford People. Mediahuis N.V. also has a number of online classified titles and websites.

 

Euractiv Media Network B.V.

Euractiv Media Network B.V. is an online media company operating across the EU, through its online news portal to provide coverage of EU affairs, reporting on topics such as energy, the environment, technology, and the economy, including policy debates and legislative developments within the European institutions. Euractiv Media Network B.V. organizes events, policy debates, and conferences that bring together EU policymakers, stakeholders, and industry leaders, contributing to a better understanding of EU policies and their impact.
Contacts
Iseult O'Kelly iseultokelly@ccpc.ie
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