Dec 6, 2007 • 1 min read

Bertelsmann may take complete ownership of RTL

SonyBMG half-owner Bertelsmann is reportedly considering buying out the other shareholders of RTL Group, which owns almost 90% of Channel Five.

SonyBMG half-owner Bertelsmann is reportedly considering taking full control of the RTL Group, Europe's biggest broadcaster, which in turn owns just under 90% of Channel Five. Bertelsmann are already the majority owners of RTL, and have confirmed they are considering looking to buy out the other owners, though they stress the proposals are yet to go to their supervisory and management boards.

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