Bonnier News the purchase of Mittmedia has been given the thumbs up by the competition authority.
– We can now continue with the preparations for the access. We hope and believe that Bonnier News, with the stability, knowledge and long-term can contribute to a strong future for Mittmedia, ” says Anders Eriksson, ceo of Bonnier News, in a comment.
the deal was announced, but it was conditional to the approval of the Fca, which will now be given the go-ahead.
Bonnier News together with the Norwegian lokaltidningskoncernen Amedia gets new owners, with 80% and 20% of the ownership.
undergone several organizational changes and is still in a tight situation.
Bonnier News plan is, according to Anders Eriksson, to build on the 28 local titles, and the brands and their local and unique content, continue with the digital transformation and to extend the life of the printed papers.
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