Not one of the territories examined so far is within the EC’s own parameters for avoiding harm to consumers. Helen Smith added: “Bearing in mind that the EC has intervened previously where these shares exceeded 50%, to then reduce them to below 45% after divestments, this research underlines the huge risks associated with this transaction. Netherlands: range 59% to 87%, average 72%.The findings show that when combined with EMI Music Publishing, Sony’s control of the national charts in 2017 would be:
That would give it unprecedented market power over playlists, radio and other routes to market. This confirms the real risk of the transaction and the need for the EC to block it outright.” They reveal what we have been highlighting all along, that Sony would have a near monopoly grip over the charts. Helen Smith, Executive Chair of IMPALA commented: “These figures far exceed the maximum the EC has already established. The results have been submitted to the antitrust watchdog in Brussels, which has until the 26th of October to reach an initial view of the transaction, a deadline that can be extended in certain circumstances. The research show that Sony would control on average around 70% of the charts, with many weeks well over 80%. Control of national charts is the test the EC uses when it examines mergers in the music market. Analysis of national music charts for 2017 carried out across key European countries raises further concerns about the true impact of Sony’s take-over of EMI Music Publishing.
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