Transaction details
The acquisition of sole control of Century Radio Limited and Century Radio 105 Limited by Guardian Media Group plc
Economic sector | Media merger |
Radio Broadcasting in the United Kingdom | Yes |
Notification date: Friday, November 17, 2006
Parties Involved | Business activities |
Richard A. Collins | |
Thomas M. Butler | Multi-media organisation with interests in national newspapers, regional newspapers, magazines, radio and internet businesses. Publisher of newspapers and other publications. |
John Noel O'Brien | Operators of regional radio stations in the north-east and north-west of England |
Guardian Media Group | |
Century Radio Limited and Century Radio 105 Limited | |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Monday, November 27, 2006 |
Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006