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Tencent Music/GMM Music (JV)

M/24/076

Completed

Transaction details

The proposed creation of a full function joint venture between Tencent Music Entertainment Hong Kong Limited and GMM Music Public Company Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
  • Notification date:6 December 2024
  • Publication date:6 December 2024
  • Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
  • Economic sub-sector:Film, TV & music production - J.59
  • Request for information:Yes
  • Outcome:Cleared
Documents
Timetable

Phase One

  • Friday, 6 December, 2024 Notification received
  • Friday, 20 December, 2024 Third party submission deadline
  • Monday, 23 December, 2024 Determination issued
Parties Involved

Tencent Music Entertainment Hong Kong Limited

Tencent Music Entertainment Hong Kong Limited is an online music and audio entertainment platform in China, and operates music apps, including QQ Music, Kugou Music and WeSing. Tencent Music Entertainment Hong Kong Limited provides a library of music content, professionally generates video content in live and recorded format, such as music videos, concerts and music shows.

 

GMM Music Public Company Limited

GMM Music Public Company Limited is primarily active in Thailand and operates an integrated music business. GMM Music Public Company Limited engages in artist selection, music production, music content marketing, music copyright management, physical and digital music distribution, concerts and festival organising and artist management. Additionally, GMM Music Public Company Limited operates a school for singers, musicians and artists to develop their potential and become professional artists. GMM Music Public Company Limited is active in the wholesale of digital music content outside of Thailand and enters into licence agreements with digital service providers located in the State.

Contacts
Àine Brady ainebrady@ccpc.ie
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