Italian media company MFE-MediaForEurope has secured a total stake of 75.61% in ProSiebenSat.1, positioning itself as the German broadcaster’s majority shareholder.
The final results follow the conclusion of the additional acceptance period of MFE’s voluntary public takeover offer on 1 September 2025.
The stake includes shares previously held by MFE, acquisitions made outside the offer, and a significant contribution from Czech investor PPF, which tendered shares representing approximately 15.68% of ProSiebenSat.1’s outstanding share capital. Achieving over 75% now allows MFE to fully integrate ProSiebenSat.1 into its European media group.
Bert Habets, Group CEO of ProSiebenSat.1, said: “MFE becoming our majority shareholder marks an important milestone for ProSiebenSat.1. Together, we cover five core European markets, with ProSiebenSat.1 being a leader in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and MFE in Italy and Spain, reaching a combined population of about 210 million people. In the coming weeks, we will work closely with MFE to identify the most promising opportunities for a deepened collaboration and align our vision for the future.”
“I would also like to sincerely thank PPF for their commitment and valuable strategic contributions as a major shareholder over the past three years, which have helped to accelerate ProSiebenSat.1’s transformation,” he added.
ProSiebenSat.1 remains focused on driving the digital transformation of its entertainment business and increasing value for all stakeholders, the company stressed in a statement. Building on the progress achieved in the first half of 2025, ProSiebenSat.1 is committed to further establishing Joyn as the leading advertising-financed streaming platform in the German-speaking region, continuing to drive significant, double-digit growth in reach and engagement.
Settlement of the voluntary takeover offer is expected for 16 September 2025, according to MFE.
