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ProSiebenSat.1 Agrees to Sell Wetter.com to Funke Mediengruppe

The asset deal underscores ProSiebenSat.1's TV-first pivot, with closing expected in early 2026 pending antitrust approval.

Overview

  • Both companies confirmed the transaction, which remains subject to approval by competition authorities.
  • The sale is structured as an asset deal that will transfer the portal’s workforce, reported at about 100 employees, to Funke.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, though one report cites a mid double-digit million-euro price.
  • ProSiebenSat.1 plans to use proceeds to strengthen its financial base, with reporting indicating debt reduction as a priority.
  • Funke calls the acquisition a major milestone for its digital business, adding a leading DACH weather brand active across roughly 15 European markets.