Mediawan Acquires Leonine, Creating a Major European Media Powerhouse

The all-stock merger between French Mediawan and German Leonine forms one of Europe's largest independent media groups, with a combined revenue exceeding €1 billion.

• Mediawan and Leonine, both supported by private equity group KKR, have merged to form a significant entity in the European media landscape.
• The new conglomerate will operate across 13 countries, boasting a portfolio of 85 labels and a catalog of over 30,000 hours of content.
• Pierre-Antoine Capton, co-founder of Mediawan, will lead the new entity as CEO, with Leonine's Fred Kogel overseeing operations in German-speaking regions.
• The merger is subject to regulatory approvals from authorities in Germany and Austria.
• Productions under the new group include hits like 'Call My Agent', 'Dark', and rights to blockbuster franchises such as 'John Wick' and 'Hunger Games'.

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