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ProSieben investor General Atlantic opts for Czech PPF offer, shuns MFE, sources say

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Posted on August 12, 2025

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ProSieben investor General Atlantic opts for Czech PPF offer, shuns MFE, sources say
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MUNICH (Reuters) -Financial investor General Atlantic has tendered its 2.4% stake in German media group ProSiebenSat.1 to Czech investment company PPF, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters

General Atlantic Chooses PPF's Offer Over MFE for ProSieben Stake

MUNICH (Reuters) -Financial investor General Atlantic has tendered its 2.4% stake in German media group ProSiebenSat.1 to Czech investment company PPF, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

By taking PPF's cash offer of 7 euros ($8.17) per share for ProSieben, General Atlantic is going against the endorsement of ProSieben's management for a higher rival offer by MFE-MediaForEurope, which is partly paid in MFE shares, indicating that MFE faces some difficulties in its bid for control over ProSieben.

General Atlantic, PPF and ProSieben declined to comment. MFE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

($1 = 0.8567 euros)

(Reporting by Alexander Huebner in Munich;Writing by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

Key Takeaways

  • General Atlantic sells 2.4% ProSieben stake to PPF.
  • PPF's offer was 7 euros per share.
  • ProSieben management favored MFE's higher offer.
  • MFE's bid includes shares, faces challenges.
  • General Atlantic, PPF, and ProSieben declined comment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stake did General Atlantic tender in ProSieben?
General Atlantic has tendered its 2.4% stake in German media group ProSiebenSat.1.
What was PPF's cash offer per share for ProSieben?
PPF's cash offer for ProSieben was 7 euros, equivalent to approximately $8.17 per share.
Which rival offer did ProSieben's management endorse?
ProSieben's management endorsed a higher rival offer by MFE-MediaForEurope.
Did General Atlantic comment on the decision?
General Atlantic, PPF, and ProSieben declined to comment on the decision.
What currency conversion is mentioned in the article?
The article mentions that $1 is equivalent to 0.8567 euros.

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