The European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition has opened an ongoing merger investigation, case M.12295, involving Valea, Rockaway Media, and Rockaway Arts. This is classified as a simplified merger procedure under Council Regulation 139/2004. The notification date was February 24, 2026, with a provisional deadline of March 31, 2026, and a decision under Article 6(1)(b) dated March 27, 2026.

Companies involved in motion picture and video distribution, projection, television programming, broadcasting, and support activities for arts creation should be aware of this investigation. While the document indicates an ongoing investigation, the provisional deadline suggests a decision is imminent. Compliance officers should monitor any further developments or decisions related to this merger, particularly concerning potential impacts on market competition within the specified economic activities.