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    Home > Finance > MFE does not expect to get majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1 with low-ball bid
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    MFE does not expect to get majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1 with low-ball bid

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    Posted on May 8, 2025

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    Last updated: January 24, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    MFE, led by the Berlusconi family, offers a low-ball bid for ProSiebenSat.1, not expecting a majority stake but aiming for cooperation.

    MFE Anticipates Limited Majority Stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Amid Low Offer

    MUNICH (Reuters) -MFE-MediaForEurope, controlled by Italy's Berlusconi family, said on Thursday it did not expect to get a majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1, as it announced the start of the acceptance period for its low-ball offer.

    MFE is the biggest shareholder in the German media company with a 30.14% stake, and its objective is not to acquire all or a qualified majority of the company, MFE said in the offer document.

    The aim is to evaluate, together with ProSieben, a potential cooperation between the German company and MFE's Italian and Spanish channels, it added.

    The offer for the ProSieben shares that MFE does not already own is 4.48 euros ($5.06) in cash and 0.4 MFE shares for each ProSieben, a discount to the German group's current share price.

    The acceptance period ends on June 6, although shareholders will still have a chance to accept the offer from June 13 to June 26.

    Since the takeover offer in March, MFE has bought additional shares in ProSieben, increasing its stake from 29.99% to 30.14%.

    Analysts at the time said take-up for the bid, pitched at the minimum level allowed by German takeover rules, was likely to be limited but that the move would allow MFE to gradually take control of ProSieben.

    ($1 = 0.8855 euros)

    (Reporting by Alexander Huebner. Writing by Isabel Demetz. Editing by Mark Potter)

    Key Takeaways

    • •MFE does not expect a majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1.
    • •The bid includes cash and MFE shares, below current market value.
    • •MFE aims to explore cooperation with ProSieben.
    • •The acceptance period for the offer ends on June 6.
    • •MFE has slightly increased its stake in ProSieben.

    Frequently Asked Questions about MFE does not expect to get majority stake in ProSiebenSat.1 with low-ball bid

    1What percentage of ProSiebenSat.1 does MFE currently own?

    MFE currently holds a 30.14% stake in ProSiebenSat.1.

    2What is the cash offer price for ProSieben shares?

    MFE's offer for the ProSieben shares is 4.48 euros ($5.06) in cash.

    3When does the acceptance period for the offer end?

    The acceptance period for the offer ends on June 6, with an additional chance to accept from June 13 to June 26.

    4What is MFE's objective with ProSiebenSat.1?

    MFE aims to evaluate potential cooperation between ProSieben and its Italian and Spanish channels.

    5How has MFE's stake in ProSieben changed recently?

    Since the takeover offer in March, MFE has increased its stake from 29.99% to 30.14%.

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