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2026
China's market regulator conditionally approves Focus Media's acquisition of Xinchao Media
On October 10, China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced that, after review, it approved with restrictive conditions Focus Media's acquisition of Xinchao Media shares. The announcement states Focus Media holds a 50%-55% share of China's in-elevator media advertising market and Xinchao Media 5%-10%, for a combined 55%-60%. Focus Media committed that, absent justified reasons, the combined entity's annual actual transaction prices in each city will not exceed the parties' respective prices in those cities from the 24 months before the effective date; it will continue performing existing customer contracts and provide media services on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms; and it will waive all rights arising from already-signed exclusive clauses with property companies and other elevator-media point holders, and will not agree to exclusive or automatic-renewal terms when signing or renewing points.
2026
Focus Media releases 2026 half-year report
Focus Media released its 2026 half-year report on August 18, reporting revenue of 5.991 billion yuan (down 1.98% year on year), net profit attributable to shareholders of 3.128 billion yuan (up 17.39%), and non-GAAP net profit down 7.06%.
2026
Shenzhen Stock Exchange suspends review of Focus Media's acquisition of Xinchao Media
Focus Media's plan to acquire 90.02% of Chengdu Xinchao Media Group via share issuance and cash was suspended from review by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange at the end of June because the financial data in its application materials had expired; the company must submit updated financial materials to resume the review.
2019
Focus Media wins 2019 China Zhen Shan Award for Annual Benevolent Enterprise
Focus Media Group won the 2019 China Zhen Shan Award for Annual Benevolent Enterprise at the award ceremony on December 26.
2019
Bruker and Focus Media sign strategic partnership
Bruker and Focus Media signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai for a three-year collaboration on marketing strategy and brand promotion.