Midlands 103/South East Radio
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Midland Community Radio Services Limited of S.E.R.B. Radio Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:19 March 2025
- Publication date:19 March 2025
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Simplified merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.022 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 67 KBM.25.022 Merger Announcement PDF | 67 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.022 DeterminationPDF | 294 KBM.25.022 Determination PDF | 294 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Midland Community Radio Services Limited
Midland Community Radio Services Limited operates Midlands 103, which is the local commercial radio station licensed for Counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. Midlands 103 is active in radio broadcasting and in the sale of radio advertising in the three counties in which it is licensed to operate.
S.E.R.B. Radio Limited
S.E.R.B. operates South East Radio, which is the local commercial radio station licensed for County Wexford. South East Radio is active in radio broadcasting and in the sale of radio advertising in County Wexford.
Contacts
Ciarán Dorrian ciarandorrian@ccpc.ie
