EU Commission clears RTL acquisition of Sky Deutschland, closing expected June 1, 2026

  • European Commission cleared RTL Deutschland’s acquisition of Sky Deutschland without conditions.
  • Closing is expected on June 1, 2026.
  • Combined business is expected to reach about 12.3 million paying subscribers across RTL+, Sky Deutschland, WOW.
  • Annual synergies are projected at EUR 250 million within three years of closing.
  • RTL is set to pay Comcast EUR 150 million in cash at closing, with an additional consideration capped at EUR 377 million tied to RTL share-price performance above EUR 41 within five years.


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