Communicorp / Cardiff Broadcasting / Gwent Area Broadcasting / Galaxy Radio / Real Radio / Smooth Radio [2014] IECompA m14006 (10 February 2014)
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.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The industry sector involved is the market for radio advertising in the UK. | Yes |
Notification date: Monday, February 10, 2014
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| 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 | |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Barry O'Donnell | Tel: 01-804 5396, e-mail: bod@tca.ie |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Thursday, February 20, 2014 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Thursday, February 27, 2014
