Banijay's merger with All3Media under review in Australia
( May 21, 2026, 06:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Banijay Group's proposal to merge its content production and distribution business and part of its live events business with RedBird’s All3Media is under review by Australia’s competition watchdog. In a Wednesday statement, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said Paris‑headquartered Banijay would control the new entity while ownership would be split 50‑50 with US-based private investment firm RedBird. Banijay, through Endemol Shine Australia, and All3Media both distribute content to Australian broadcasters. The deadline for submissions is May 28.Statement follows. Questionnaire attached....
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