Cartel office allows the takeover of Viva
Music TV The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the acquisition of Cologne-based Viva Media by the U.S. media giant Viacom.
Music TV The German Federal Cartel Office has approved the takeover of Cologne-based Viva Media by US media giant Viacom, bringing the four German music channels Viva, Viva Plus, MTV and MTV2 under one roof. The approval was granted unconditionally. According to the Cartel Office, the takeover does not lead to the creation or strengthening of a dominant market position.
