Archive · 18 Aug 2025
MFE Increases Stake in ProSiebenSat.1 to Nearly 44%
The Berlusconi family's company, MFE, is trying to buy more shares of ProSieben, a German TV company.
They increased their stake to almost 44% but need more shares for full control.
Another big shareholder, PPF IM, also bought more shares.
MFE wants to make ProSieben part of a bigger European media company to challenge streaming services like Netflix.
The first offer ended mid-August, and the second period runs until September 1, with the final results announced in early September.
MFE, led by the Berlusconi family, increased its stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media to 43.6%.
The initial public takeover offer ended on August 13, falling short of a majority stake.
A second acceptance period is open from August 19 to September 1.
Final results of the share acquisition will be announced on September 4.
Another shareholder, PPF IM, increased its stake to 18.4%.
- Who
- MediaForEurope (MFE), led by the Berlusconi family.
- What
- MFE increased its stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media.
- When
- The initial offer ended August 13, with a second acceptance period ending September 1. Final results announced September 4.
- Where
- Germany.
- Why
- To increase its stake in ProSieben and incorporate it into a larger European media company.
MFE's Stance
PPF IM's Stance
Company Strategy
MFE's Stance
MFE wants to incorporate ProSieben into a European media giant.
PPF IM's Stance
PPF IM appears to disagree with MFE’s strategy.
- Company
- ProSiebenSat.1 Media
- Buyer
- MediaForEurope (MFE)
- MFE Stake
- 43.6%
- PPF IM Stake
- 18.4%
- Offer End Date
- August 13 (first offer)
- Second Acceptance Period
- August 19 - September 1