Modern Times Group (MTG) has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights in Sweden for the XXll Olympic Games in 2014 and the Games of the XXX1 Olympiad in 2016.
MTG concludes Russian deal
June 3, 2011 09.17 Europe/London By
The shareholders’ agreement between Modern Times Group (MTG) with Russia’s Telcrest and CTC Media has come into force.
MTG upbeat on Ukrainian/Russian DTH
May 27, 2011 06.51 Europe/London By
MTG CAPITAL MARKETS DAY – LONDON. MTG sees big growth potential for its DTH operations in both Ukraine and Russia.
MTG bullish on Russian prospects
May 26, 2011 11.21 Europe/London By
MTG CAPITAL MARKETS DAY – LONDON. MTG is flexible and open to all types of future co-operation with its new Russian partner Telcrest, according to Hans-Holger Albrecht, MTG president and CEO. This could involve working together on developing MTG’s Russian DTH operation Raduga TV.
MTG makes executive appointments
May 25, 2011 15.18 Europe/London By
Ownership change at CTC Media
May 23, 2011 07.41 Europe/London By
MTG has signed a new agreement relating to the shareholder structure of the Russian commercial broadcaster CTC Media, in which it is currently the largest owner with a stake of 38.2%.
Mixed fortunes for Viasat
April 19, 2011 11.40 Europe/London By
Viasat ended the first quarter with 1,048,000 subscribers to its pay-TV services in the Nordic region. Although this was 35,000 more than a year earlier, it actually lost 9,000 in the quarter.
MTG ups presence in Czech Republic
February 17, 2011 09.26 Europe/London By
MTG puts in strong showing
February 10, 2011 12.26 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group (MTG) net sales rose by 12% year-on-year at constant exchange rates in Q4 2010 to SEK3,618 million (€411.5 million), while its operating income was up by 14% to SEK653 million.
Mixed picture for MTG
July 20, 2010 15.14 Europe/London By
Viasat’s Nordic pay-TV business has reported increased profitability and growing margins, while the company’s Baltic operations continue to feel the squeeze from a tough advertising market and rising churn.
