Bertelsmann signals M&A appetite after RTL weakness drags earnings

By Cian Muenster, Emanuele Berro and Klaus Lauer March 26 (Reuters) - The head of Bertelsmann said on Thursday that it had a ...

RTL, Sky Deutschland Offer Commitments in EU Deal Review

RTL Group--which is owned by Germany's Bertelsmann--agreed to acquire TV operator Sky Deutschland in June 2025 to strengthen its position in Germany by adding sports rights to its ...
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RTL’s Sky Deal Signals “Get Big or Get Out” Strategy for Europe’s TV Giants

The deal creates Germany’s third-largest streamer and strengthens RTL’s position as a gatekeeper for international platforms entering Europe’s top TV market. "HBO Max is launching in Germany next year ...