RTL closes Sky Deutschland acquisition, pays Comcast EUR 68 million upfront
PUBT · 2d ago
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- RTL Group completed its acquisition of Sky Deutschland’s DACH operations on June 1, 2026, combining the businesses into a 12.3 million-subscriber platform.
- Upfront cash paid to Comcast was EUR 68 million, revised from EUR 150 million due to working-capital and debt-like item adjustments.
- Comcast can trigger a share-price-linked earnout within five years if RTL shares exceed EUR 36.26, capped at EUR 377 million.
- Management targets EUR 250 million of annual synergies within three years, mainly from cost savings.
- RTL plans to update its 2026 outlook on Aug. 11, including consolidation of Sky Deutschland from June to December 2026.
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