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PPF Group withdraws from the race to acquire ProSiebenSat.1
The withdrawal leaves the route clear for Italy's MediaForEurope in the lengthy takeover saga
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PPF maintains ‘best and final offer’ in ProSiebenSat.1 bid
The announcement marks the latest stage in a long-running takeover battle between the Czech investment group and Italy's MediaForEurope
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ProSiebenSat.1 labels PPF bid ‘inadequate’
The company's executive board and supervisory board concluded that "the offer price does not adequately reflect the earnings potential and long-term value of ProSiebenSat.1"
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ProSieben boards reject MFE bid, Italian giant could join forces with PPF to gain control
According to reports, Czech investment group PPF Group would consider partnering with MFE on a bid for the German broadcaster
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430 jobs to go at ProSiebenSat as broadcaster ‘takes next steps in digital transformation’
The company said the restructuring it needs to become "even faster, more efficient, and more digital" to adapt to changes in the industry
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ProSiebenSat reportedly engages Morgan Stanley to defend MFE bid
Reports say ProSiebenSat is lining up the investment bank to repel the Berlusconi-owned company as it seeks to retain independence
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MediaForEurope launches €1.3 billion bid for ProSieben
“We believe that ProSiebenSat.1 needs a strong shareholder that can provide expertise and experience in the industry, making an active contribution to its growth...
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Is MediaForEurope preparing to launch its bid for ProSieben?
The Italian company has reportedly called a board meeting for today to evaluate its options
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MediaForEurope ‘makes bid for Poland’s TVN’
According to reports, MFE has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire news channels TVN24 and TVN24BiS
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MFE seeks to accelerate pan-European TV ambition
The Berlusconi-owned group has reportedly arranged a €3.4 billion credit facility to fund its aim to "resist the US giants"
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Pressure builds for ProSieben as Berlusconi’s MFE calls for ‘radical choices’
Comments made by MediaForEurope have fuelled speculation around a possible takeover bid
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MediaForEurope ‘will look at’ Channel 4 when it goes up for sale
Numerous companies are circling the broadcaster ahead of privatisation
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Mediaset, Vivendi finally end hostilities
Long-running row between the two companies is finally set to end
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Mediaset intends to ask shareholders to approve Netherlands move
Italian broadcaster is pressing ahead with its plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands
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Mediaset “to go ahead” with pan-European plan
Company announced in June 2019 it wanted to set up new pan-European media company, MediaForEurope
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Mediaset, Vivendi ‘working on potential compromise deal’
Two companies are said to be working on a deal to enable Mediaset to revive its plans for MediaForEurope
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Dutch court blocks Mediaset merger
Amsterdam Appeals Court said the proposed merger could not proceed for several reasons
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Vivendi ‘asks for meeting with Mediaset to seek truce’
Vivendi has reportedly written to Mediaset's board members
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Could the Mediaset vs Vivendi row finally be coming to an end?
Reports suggest the two companies are finally ready to gold talks over MediaForEurope
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Spanish court upholds Mediaset merger suspension
Mediaset said it plans to continue with its cross-border growth plan through unspecified "new ways"
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Court postpones MediaForEurope merger until September
Mediaset wants to merge its Italian and Spanish units into one company based in the Netherlands
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Mediaset will not allow Vivendi trust to vote at AGM
Annual meeting due to take place today
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Latest round in Mediaset v Vivendi court battle postponed until late May
Hearing was due to take place on 30th April
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Mediaset raises stake in ProSiebenSat.1
Increases share from 15.1 to just under 20 per cent
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Mediaset to withdraw and re-file merger plan
Part of ongoing legal battle over MediaForEurope
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Everything we know about: Vivendi vs. Mediaset
TVBEurope charts the ongoing dispute over the creation of MediaForEurope
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Spanish court sets new date for Mediaset hearing
Vivendi warned the merger would "harm the interests of minority shareholders"
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Vivendi to appeal latest ruling in Mediaset row
Argues that Mediaset's merger plan "harms the interests of minority shareholders"
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Vivendi seeks injunction preventing Mediaset merger
Amsterdam court's decision scheduled for 10th February
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Italian court rejects Vivendi request to suspend Mediaset stake freeze
Decision comes a day before a Mediaset shareholder meeting
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Mediaset, Vivendi deal “could be delayed until early next year”
Ruling expected after 10th January
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“Constructive talks” for Mediaset, ProSiebenSat.1
Mediaset seeks to persuade ProSieben to join MediaForEurope
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Still no agreement ahead of latest Vivendi/Mediaset court date
Companies are due back in court today
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Mediaset, Vivendi in talks to settle legal fight
Milan court was due to rule on the case this week
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Mediaset sets up pan-European media company
MediaForEurope will operate in Italy, Spain and Germany