Latest Media Acquisitions News

Vinyl Group has completed its acquisition of Time Out Australia, securing exclusive rights to the brand and expanding its media reach across digital and events platforms.

Vinyl Group has acquired Time Out Australia from Time Out England for nominal consideration, boosting its digital audience reach to 55% of Australians and completing a $2.4 million placement to fund integration. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive in FY27, reinforcing Vinyl's position as a leading cultural media platform.

Vinyl Group has acquired Pedestrian Group from Nine Digital for nominal consideration, adding a major youth media brand to its portfolio and boosting its pro forma EBITDA and audience reach.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

Southern Cross Media Group has completed its acquisition of Seven West Media, issuing shares to Seven shareholders and announcing significant leadership and board changes.

Seven West Media Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of its acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, marking a significant shift in Australian media ownership.

Southern Cross Media Group has secured legal approval to acquire Seven West Media, marking a significant consolidation in Australia's media landscape. Seven West Media shares will be suspended as the scheme moves to implementation.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the acquisition of Seven West Media by Southern Cross Media, marking a major consolidation in Australian media. SWM shares will be suspended from trading as shareholders prepare to receive Southern Cross shares in early January.

Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, clearing a major hurdle ahead of final court approval.

Seven West Media shareholders convened on 22 December 2025 to vote on a landmark acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, potentially reshaping Australia's media landscape. The proposed scheme promises a combined media powerhouse spanning television, digital, audio, and publishing.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given the green light to Southern Cross Media’s proposed acquisition of Seven West Media, marking a significant regulatory milestone in the evolving Australian media landscape.