Who retains control of the media operations?

Chief Executive Matthias Doepfner and the Springer family will retain control of the media operations, including German tabloid Bild and Politico.

What businesses will KKR and CPP Investments hold?

KKR and its partner, Canadian pension fund CPP Investments, will hold the majority of the classified advertising business, including jobs portal Stepstone and property portal Aviv.

When was the division of the media group finalized?

Axel Springer and KKR finalized the division of the media group on Tuesday, as announced by Springer.

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Axel Springer and KKR finalize division of media group

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Posted on April 29, 2025

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Last updated: January 24, 2026

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