DMG Radio to acquire Radio Mercury

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Friday 20 November 1998

DMG Radio Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DMGT, has agreed to acquire Radio Mercury Limited for a consideration of £3.75 million in cash.

Radio Mercury controls the local radio services Mercury FM and Fame 1521, the FM and AM services for the local licence area of Reigate and Crawley.

The acquisition is subject to the Radio Authority's cross media Public Interest Test.

Inquiries to:
Peter Williams, Finance Director, DMGT - 0171 938 6631
Robert Clarkson, DMG Radio - 0171 938 6790