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Constantin cancels Plazamedia & Sport1 sale to Sky D

May 19, 2014 08.43 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Constantin MedienGerman media company Constantin Medien has decided not to continue the negotiations with pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland regarding the transaction agreed on December 5, 2013.

The agreement comprised the sale of 100% of the shares of production company Plazamedia as well as the sale of 25.1% of the shares of TV broadcaster Sport1 and marketing company Constantin Sport Marketing.

The transaction with a total volume of €57.5 million was subject, among others, to the conclusion of a new multi-year production framework contract between Sport1 and Plazamedia. But no agreement has been reached on this arrangement.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Contantin Medien, Plazamedia, shares, Sky Deutschland, Sport1 Edited: 19 May 2014 08:43

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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