The Board of Directors of RTL Group has been informed that Bertelsmann is considering a reduction of its shareholding in RTL Group through a capital market transaction, while maintaining a qualified majority of approximately 75 per cent. RTL Group understands that a final decision will depend on a number of conditions precedent, including a favourable capital market environment. There can consequently be no assurance as to if, when or on what conditions Bertelsmann will offer part of its shareholding in RTL Group. RTL Group will review options to increase the efficiency of its capital structure, such as a potential payment of an extraordinary dividend. Bertelsmann is the majority shareholder of RTL Group, currently holding 92.3 per cent of the voting rights. The shares of RTL Group are...
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