Absolute Radio Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1991

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 29

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 1

Absolute Radio General Information

Description

Owner and operator of radio stations. The company provides broadcasting of songs, live music, football, breakfast and competition programs.

Contact Information

Website
www.absoluteradio.co.uk
Formerly Known As
Virgin Radio
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • One Golden Square
  • London W1F 9DJ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020
Primary Industry
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Acquirer
Bauer Media Group
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • One Golden Square
  • London W1F 9DJ
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

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Absolute Radio Valuation & Funding

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Absolute Radio Signals

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Absolute Radio Former Investors

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Absolute Radio Acquisitions (1)

Absolute Radio’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Juice Liverpool Radio Station of Forever Broadcasting for . The deal was made on 02-Oct-2003.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Juice Liverpool Radio Station of Forever Broadcasting 02-Oct-2003 Merger/Acquisition Broadcasting, Radio and Television
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Absolute Radio Exits (1)

Absolute Radio’s most recent exit was on 02-Oct-2003 from Juice Liverpool Radio Station of Forever Broadcasting. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Juice Liverpool Radio Station of Forever Broadcasting 02-Oct-2003 Completed
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Absolute Radio FAQs

  • When was Absolute Radio founded?

    Absolute Radio was founded in 1991.

  • Where is Absolute Radio headquartered?

    Absolute Radio is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Absolute Radio?

    Absolute Radio has 29 total employees.

  • What industry is Absolute Radio in?

    Absolute Radio’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.

  • Is Absolute Radio a private or public company?

    Absolute Radio is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Absolute Radio?

    The current valuation of Absolute Radio is .

  • What is Absolute Radio’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Absolute Radio is .

  • Who are Absolute Radio’s investors?

    Bennett, Coleman and Company and STV Group have invested in Absolute Radio.

  • When was Absolute Radio acquired?

    Absolute Radio was acquired on 29-Jul-2013.

  • Who acquired Absolute Radio?

    Absolute Radio was acquired by Bauer Media Group.

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