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23 July 2010
RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network,announced today that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Five Group (“Five”) to the Northern & Shell company owned by British publisher Richard Desmond.
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2010
23 July 2010
RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
6 May 2010
Q1/2010: RTL Group more than doubles its operating result to EUR 197 million
21 April 2010
AGM Statement
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report 2009
11 March 2010
RTL Group pulls through crisis with strong results – net result on the level of 2008
22 January 2010
RTL Group companies help raise more than EUR 45 million for victims of Haiti earthquake
2009
10 November 2009
Q3: RTL Group reports EBITA growth year-on-year
26 August 2009
Strong ratings despite significant cost reduction
16 July 2009
Johannes Züll appointed CEO of RTL Televizija
Christopher Baldelli appointed new Chairman of RTL Radio’s Executive Board
14 May 2009
Change on Alpha Media Group’s management team
7 May 2009
RTL Group reports lower revenue and earnings in the first quarter of 2009
23 April 2009
The Télévie Challenge 2009: eight hours of solidarity and team spirit
15 April 2009
AGM Statement
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report 2008
12 March 2009
RTL Group with strong performance in a challenging year
2008
17 December 2008
Alpha Media Group: Deal Closed
10 December 2008
Deal approved - Rick Spinner new CEO of Alpha Media Group
2 December 2008
Change on RTL Group’s Executive Management Team
6 November 2008
Sound results after nine months in 2008
23 September 2008
RTL Group to take over Alpha Media Group in Greece
26 August 2008
RTL Group with solid performance in the first half of 2008
16 July 2008
RTL Group welcomes European Commission’s decision in the Cisac case
7 May 2008
RTL Group with solid EBITA growth in the first quarter of 2008
1 May 2008
Dawn Airey appointed new Chairman and CEO of Five
18 April 2008
400 employees work up a sweat for the Télévie charity appeal
16 April 2008
AGM Statement
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report 2007
7 April 2008
RTL Group forms UFA Sports
5 March 2008
RTL Group increases revenue and EBITA, for the sixth consecutive year
18 January 2008
Changes on RTL Nederland’s management team
2007
20 December 2007
No Bertelsmann share offer
10 December 2007
RTL Group Board Changes
4 December 2007
Possible Bertelsmann Share Offer
22 November 2007
RTL Group to expand its TV activities in Russia
5 October 2007
German Cartel Office closes proceedings against IP Deutschland, for a fine.
28 August 2007
RTL Group delivers half-year EBITA above EUR 500 million for the first time
26 June 2007
RTL Group and John de Mol Agree on Asset Deal in the Netherlands
16 May 2007
Jacques Santer’s appointment as Chairman of the Board of CLT-UFA renewed
20 April 2007
RTL Group gives Télévie 2007 its full support
19 April 2007
AGM Statement
18 April 2007
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report 2006
8 March 2007
RTL Group Shows Strong Performance in 2006
15 February 2007
The Luxembourg Government, RTL Group and Bertelsmann AG sign a new concession contract
Luxemburger Regierung, RTL Group und Bertelsmann AG unterzeichnen neuen Konzessionsvertrag
Le gouvernement luxembourgeois, RTL Group et Bertelsmann AG signent un nouvel accord portant sur le renouvellement des concessions
2 February 2007
RTL Group to tender all of its shares in Grupo Media Capital to Grupo Prisa
2006
22 December 2006
RTL Group to recognise an additional deferred tax asset
20 November 2006
Sportfive sold to Lagardère
19 September 2006
Changes on RTL Group’s Executive Management Team
30 August 2006
RTL Group continues steady upward trend
12 July 2006
RTL Group Board Changes
11 May 2006
Oliver Fahlbusch to join Corporate Communications of RTL Group
26 April 2006
CLT-UFA appoints Axel Duroux to its board of directors
CLT-UFA nomme Axel Duroux au poste d'administrateur
21 April 2006
AGM Statement
19 April 2006
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report
12 April 2006
RTL Group acquires the remaining shareholding in n-tv / German Cartel Office approves acquisition from CNN
15 March 2006
RTL Group announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2005
2005
20 December 2005
RTL Group announces new management structure effective 1 January 2006
25 November 2005
Statement of REN TV's shareholders concerning the news reports on the show "24"
RTL Group increases its holding in Grupo Media Capital to 32.2 per cent
24 November 2005
RTL Group increases shareholding in German news channel n-tv to 100 per cent
18 November 2005
RTL Group announces strategic relationship between Five and Top UP TV
4 November 2005
Oliver Herrgesell to head Communications for RTL Group
7 October 2005
Management appointments at REN TV in Russia
RTL Group and Surgutneftegaz OJSC: Deals Closed to Purchase REN
5 October 2005
RTL Group Board Resignations
2 September 2005
RTL Group completes acquisition of 35.4 per cent stake in Five from United Business Media (UBM)
RTL Group announces its interim results to 30 June 2005
1 September 2005
Talks on the purchase of 35% stake in REN TV Media Holding by Surgutneftegas are concluded
23 August 2005
RTL Group increases strategic shareholding in Grupo Media Capital to 16.1% from 11.6%
20 July 2005
RTL Group acquires the remaining 35.4 per cent shareholding in the UK television station Five
RTL Group annonce l’acquisition des 35.4 pour cent restants des parts dans la chaîne de télévision britannique Five
RTL Group übernimmt den verbleibenden 35,4-Prozentanteil am britischen Fernsehsender Five
18 July 2005
Jean-Charles De Keyser to leave RTL Group
Jean-Charles De Keyser quitte RTL Group
6 July 2005
Severstal Group and RTL Group agree on partnership to jointly run REN TV
1 July 2005
Severstal Group to become new majority shareholder in REN TV / Partnership with RTL Group
RTL Group acquires a 30.0 per cent shareholding in the Russian television network REN TV
RTL Group acquiert une participation de 30% dans le réseau de télévision russe REN TV
RTL Group erwirbt 30 prozentige Beteilung am russischen Fernsehnetzwerk REN TV
22 June 2005
RTL Group announces appointment of new CFO
20 April 2005
Publication of RTL Group's Annual Report
10 March 2005
RTL Group announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2004
21 January 2005
Thomas Rabe nominated as the new CFO of Bertelsmann AG
19 January 2005
RTL Group, CLT-UFA et BCE signent une nouvelle convention collective
2004
9 December 2004
RTL Group: Board Changes
19 October 2004
RTL Group's Croatian channel RTL Televizija confirms its leading position
4 October 2004
RTL Group acquires 11.6 % holding in Grupo Media Capital from Hicks Muse Tate & Furst
Grupo RTL adquire 11,6 % das acções do Grupo Media Capital à Hicks Muse Tate and Furst
31 August 2004
RTL Group announces its interim results to 30 June 2004
16 July 2004
Thomas Rabe appointed as new chairman of the board of Sportfive Group
25 June 2004
RTL Group and Canal + finalize sale of Sportfive
24 June 2004
RTL Group increases stake in Croatian TV channel RTL Televizija
2 June 2004
RTL Televizija achieves the leading market position in Croatia
18 May 2004
CLT-UFA appoints Jacques Santer as new Chairman of the Board; Gaston Thorn retires
CLT-UFA nomme Jacques Santer Président du Conseil d’administration; Gaston Thorn se retire de ses fonctions
CLT-UFA ernennt Jacques Santer zum neuen Vorsitzenden des Verwal Tungsrats; Gaston Thorn geht in den Ruhestand
2 May 2004
Erfolgreicher Start für RTL Televizija in Kroatien
Successful start for RTL Televizija in Croatia
22 April 2004
RTL Group Plc AGM Statement
31 March 2004
RTL Group and Canal+ acquire Jean-Claude Darmon Shares in Sportfive
19 March 2004
RTL Group and Canal+ dispose of stakes in Sportfive
17 March 2004
RTL Group announces its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2003
12 March 2004
RTL Group sells the television facilities services company LPC to Ascent Media
3 February 2004
RTL Group Hosts Digital Radio Mondiale in Luxembourg
2 February 2004
RTL Group reaches agreement with CSA to enable Suez exit from M6
RTL Group est parvenu à un accord avec le CSA permettant à Suez de se retirer de M6
2003
17 December 2003
CLT-UFA S.A. appoints Francesco Costadura as Managing Director, Rights Trading
5 December 2003
RTL Group appoints Gert Zimmer
RTL Group ernennt Gert Zimmer
21 November 2003
RTL Group Statement: Suez Disposal of M6
19 November 2003
Andrew Buckhurst to head external communications for RTL Group
16 September 2003
RTL Group wins the broadcasting license tendered by Croatia
3 September 2003
RTL Group announces its interim results to 30 June 2003
1 August 2003
Fons van Westerloo to Be the New Head of HMG
Fons van Westerloo nieuwe CEO van HMG
11 July 2003
RTL Group announces Elmar Heggen as new Strategy Head
2 July 2003
Van der Graaf to Leave HMG
RTL Group appoints Zulueta to represent its Spanish interests
RTL Group nombra a Eduardo Zulueta como su representante en España
1 July 2003
RTL Group and Grupo Planeta Reach Agreement on Antena 3
16 April 2003
RTL Group Plc AGM Statement
17 March 2003
RTL Group announces its audited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2002.
RTL Group annonce ses résultats préliminaires audités pour l'exercice clos au 31 décembre 2002.
New management structure at RTL Group
5 March 2003
RTL Group appoints Gerhard Zeiler as new C.E.O
27 February 2003
RTL Group Board Statement
20 January 2003
RTL Group Pre-close Trading Update 2002
2002
26 November 2002
Cancellation of London Listing
9 September 2002
RTL Group announces its interim results to 30 June 2002.
RTL Group présente ses résultats intermédiaires au 30 juin 2002
3 September 2002
RTL Group reports headline figures for the half year to 30 June 2002
13 August 2002
RTL Group acquires Holtzbrinck’s TV and radio interest in Germany
RTL Group reprend les intérêts TV et radio de Holtzbrinck en Allemagne
RTL Group übernimmt Holtzbrincks Fernseh- und Radio-Aktivitäten
19 July 2002
Trading Update for the six months ended 30 June 2002
27 June 2002
RTL Group appoints Hans Mahr and Robin Leproux to the Operations Management Committee
RTL Group annonce la nomination de Robin Leproux et de Hans Mahr à son Operations Management Committee
RTL Group beruft Hans Mahr und Robin Leproux in das Operations Management Committee
23 May 2002
Didier Bellens Named New President of Association of Commercial TV (ACT)
Didier Bellens nommé Nouveau Président de l’Association des Télévisions Commerciales européennes (ACT)
Didier Bellens als neuer Präsident der Association of Commercial TV (ACT) ernannt
7 May 2002
Christian Seidenabel has been named Media Relations Officer of RTL Group
Christian Seidenabel a été nommé Media Relations Officer auprès de RTL Group
Christian Seidenabel ist neu im Kommunikationsteam von RTL Group
19 March 2002
Bertelsmann statement: RTL Group reaction
15 March 2002
Philippe Delusinne appointed new CEO of TVI (RTL TVI) in Belgium
Philippe Delusinne nommé nouvel Administrateur Délégué de TVI s.a. (RTL TVI) en Belgique
14 March 2002
RTL Group extends responsibilities of senior executives
RTL Group étend les responsabilités de ses cadres dirigeants
RTL Group erweitert Verantwortung der Top-Manager
4 March 2002
RTL Group audited preliminary results
RTL Group s’impose face à ses concurrents en 2001
RTL Group behauptet sich 2001 gegen die Wettbewerber
12 February 2002
RTL Group extends its online network IP-WEB.NET to Spain
6 February 2002
RTL Group Simplifies Management Structure
RTL Group simplifie sa structure de direction
RTL Group verändert Führungsstruktur
1 February 2002
RTL Group sells French technical facilities company VCF to Spanish Mediapro
31 January 2002
RTL Group Statement: Bertelsmann Share Purchase
14 January 2002
Widespread response to joint initiative by Bertelsmann AG, Gruner + Jahr and RTL Group
Große Resonanz auf gemeinsame Initiative von Bertelsmann AG, Gruner + Jahr und RTL Group
9 January 2002
BCE Managing Director Leaves
Départ du directeur général de BCE
Wechsel in der BCE-Geschäftsführung
8 January 2002
Update on possible offer for RTL Group minorities
2 January 2002
RTL Group sells Swedish radio stations to Modern Times Group
2001
24 December 2001
RTL Group statement: Bertelsmann Share Purchase
21 December 2001
RTL Group sells Polish TV station RTL 7 to media group ITI
7 December 2001
RTL Group Pre-close Trading Update
13 November 2001
European Commission clears sports rights merger between Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon, Canal+ Group and RTL Group
Feu vert à la fusion Sport+, Ufa Sports et Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon
Europäische Kommission gibt grünes Licht für Fusion der Sportrechte-Geschäfte von Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon, Canal+ Group und RTL Group / Neue Gruppe nennt sich „SPORTFIVE“
8 November 2001
Alain Flammang named as new CEO of RTL Group Technical Division
Alain Flammang nommé CEO de la Division Technique de RTL Group
Alain Flammang neuer CEO der RTL Group Technical Division
19 September 2001
RTL Group announces its unaudited interim results to 30 June 2001
RTL Group présente ses résultats intermédiaires (non audités) au 30 juin 2001
RTL Group's unaudited Half Year Results - Short Version in German
RTL Group's unaudited half year results - Dutch version
14 September 2001
Fund-raising drive for victims of the attacks in the US
Solidaritäts - und Spendenaktion für Opfer der Anschlagserie in den USA
13 September 2001
RTL Group postpones Interim Results Announcement
30 July 2001
RTL Group Trading Update
RTL Group Trading Update (Rapport actualisé sur l’évolution des affaires)
RTL Group Zwischenbericht zur Lage des Unternehmens
1 June 2001
Moody's and Standard & Poor's assign first ratings to RTL Group
Moody's et Standard & Poor's attribuent pour la première fois une notation à RTL Group
RTL Group erhält Ratings von Moody's und Standard & Poor's
22 May 2001
RTL Group, Canal+ Group and Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon create joint sports rights business
RTL Group, Canal+ Group et le Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon rassemblent leurs activités de commercialisation de droits sportifs au sein d’une société commune
TL Group, Canal+ Group und Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon bündeln Sportrechte-Unternehmen
11 May 2001
European Commission approves new shareholding structure of RTL Group
La Commission européenne approuve la nouvelle structure d’actionnariat de RTL Group
Europäische Kommission genehmigt neue Anteilseignerstruktur von RTL Group
10 May 2001
RTL Group et Suez répondent aux accusations du président de TF1
8 May 2001
RTL Group notes the results announcement for the first quarter of 2001
18 April 2001
RTL Radio in France back on track to grow audience
21 March 2001
RTL Group présente ses résultats pro forma au 31 décembre 2000
De RTL Groep kondigt haar voorlopige voor het jaar eindigend op 31 december 2000
RTL Group announces its pro forma preliminary results to December 2000
19 March 2001
RTL Group Management Changes
8 February 2001
RTL Group launches German homeshopping channel RTL SHOP
RTL Group startet Teleshopping-Kanal RTL SHOP
5 February 2001
Bertelsmann takes majority shareholding in RTL Group
Bertelsmann devient l'actionnaire majoritaire de RTL Group
Bertelsmann übernimmt Mehrheit an RTL Group
2 February 2001
RTL Group launches new website and wins design award
RTL Group lance son nouveau site web et est primé pour son nouveau corporate design
RTL Group präsentiert neue Website und gewinnt Designerpreis
DirectGroup Bertelsmann and RTL Group to develop broadband activities together
DirectGroup Bertelsmann und RTL Group bauen gemeinsam Broadband-Aktivitäten aus
25 January 2001
RTL Group extends its online network IP-Web.net to Hungary
RTL Group étend son réseau en ligne IP-Web.net à la Hongrie
RTL Group weitet ihr Online-Netz IP-Web.net auf Ungarn aus
11 January 2001
RTL Group sells remaining 5 % stake in Premiere to Kirch
RTL Group verkauft 5-prozentigen Premiere-Anteil an Kirch
2000
5 December 2000
Banner.ch set to become member of RTL Group’s IP-Web.net
Banner.ch devient membre du réseau IP-Web.net de RTL Group
Banner.ch wird Mitglied im IP-Web.net der RTL Group
29 November 2000
RTL Group Combines its Technical Services Companies
RTL Group regroupe ses sociétés de prestation de services techniques
RTL Group legt technische Services zusammen
23 November 2000
CLT-UFA obtains injunction from Dutch Council of State on Luxembourg’s jurisdiction over RTL 4 and RTL 5
20 October 2000
Dan Arendt, Secrétaire Général et Directeur Général des Activités Luxembourgeoises, Membre du Comité de Direction, quitte RTL Group
Secretary General Dan Arendt to leave RTL Group
Generalsekretär Dan Arendt verlässt RTL Group
16 October 2000
RTL Group launches Pan-European Webvertising Network IP-Web.net
18 September 2000
RTL Group steps up programme production in Holland
13 September 2000
Audiofina Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2000
RTL Group to acquire 6.23 per cent stake in Antenna 3
4 September 2000
RTL Group Disposal
1 September 2000
RTL Group veräußert Beteiligung an Wiener Radiosender 92,9 HIT FM
31 August 2000
RTL Group Additional Listing, etc.
18 August 2000
Acquisition of interests in Antena 3 Television, S.A. and DTS Distribuidora de Television Digital S.A.
17 August 2000
Notice of financial reporting date
26 July 2000
RTL Group (RTL.L) lists on London Stock Exchange
5 July 2000
Merger of CLT-UFA, Pearson TV and Audiofina
CLT-UFA, Pearson TV et Audiofina fusionnent
Zusammenschluß von CLT-UFA, Pearson TV und Audiofina
4 July 2000
Merger of Audiofina, CLT-UFA and Pearson Television Publication of Listing Particulars
3 July 2000
Introduction to the UK Official List. To be renamed RTL Group
16 June 2000
CLT-UFA gründet neuen Unternehmensbereich „Internet und neue Technologien“
CLT-UFA creates a new division „Internet and New Technologies"
17 May 2000
CLT-UFA is the European Broadcast and Production Powerhouse
CLT-UFA est le premier groupe européen de radiodiffusion et de production
CLT-UFA ist das europäische Broadcast und Production Powerhouse
11 May 2000
CLT-UFA acquires a 24.9% stake in German TV channel VOX from CANAL+
CLT-UFA RACHETE A CANAL+ 24,9 % DE LA CHAINE DE TELEVISION VOX
CLT-UFA erwirbt 24,9%-Anteil von CANAL+ am deutschen Fernsehsender VOX
8 May 2000
First quarter result 2000 shows strong growth in net result and revenues for CLT-UFA
Importante croissance du résultat net et des revenus de CLT-UFA au 1er trimestre 2000
Starkes Wachstum des Nettoergebnisses und des Umsatzes von CLT-UFA im ersten Quartal 2000
3 May 2000
SHARE TRANSFER AGREEMENT CLT-UFA AND VERENIGING VERONICA
31 March 2000
1999, a record year for CLT-UFA group : strong growth in revenues
1999, année record pour le groupe CLT-UFA : croissance substantielle du chiffre d’affaires
1999, ein Rekordjahr für CLT-UFA: beachtliches Umsatzplus
14 March 2000
LES GROUPES CLT-UFA ET CACTUS VENDENT LEURS PARTICIPATIONS DETENUES DANS LES EDITIONS REVUE AU LUXEMBOURG.
13 March 2000
CLT-UFA POISED FOR AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA GROUP
10 March 2000
CLT-UFA: Record Result in 1999 and New Management Structure
LE GROUPE CLT-UFA ANNONCE UN RESULTAT NET RECORD DE € 415 MILLIONS ET CONFIRME L’ORGANISATION DU GROUPE AUTOUR DU NOUVEAU MANAGEMENT UNIQUE
CLT-UFA mit Rekordergebnis 1999 und neuer Führungsstruktur
25 February 2000
Strategic alliance between RTV and CLT-UFA
Partenariat stratégique entre RTV et CLT-UFA
Strategische Partnerschaft zwischen RTV und CLT-UFA
15 February 2000
CLT-UFA group adds 6.37% to interest in Britain’s Channel 5
LE GROUPE CLT-UFA AUGMENTE SA PARTICIPATION DANS LA CHAINE BRITANNIQUE CHANNEL 5
2 February 2000
Ludwig zu Salm named President & CEO, CLT-UFA International, Rights & Distribution
Ludwig zu Salm wird President & CEO, CLT-UFA International, Rights & Distribution
21 January 2000
CLT-UFA and Twentieth Century Fox have concluded an Output Deal
CLT-UFA et Twentieth Century Fox ont signé un important contrat d’approvisionnement en programmes
CLT-UFA und Twentieth Century Fox schließen Output Deal ab
CLT-UFA signs agreement with News Corp. regarding VOX
Signature entre CLT-UFA et News Corp. du contrat relatif à Vox
CLT-UFA unterzeichnet Vertrag mit News Corp. zu VOX
11 January 2000
CLT-UFA, the leading European radio and television group, has acquired 263,000 shares of French television channel M6 representing 1.99% of equity.
La CLT-UFA annonce avoir acquis 1,99% de M6, ce qui correspond à 263 000 titres.
CLT-UFA teilt mit, 1,99% der Anteile an M6 erworben zu haben, was einer Wertpapieranzahl von 263 000 entspricht.
5 January 2000
CLT-UFA's bid for Warburg Pincus's stake in Channel 5
1999
23 December 1999
CLT-UFA gains majority shareholding in VOX television station
CLT-UFA désormais actionnaire majoritaire de la chaîne de télévision VOX
CLT-UFA übernimmt die Mehrheit am Fernsehsender VOX
20 December 1999
Ingrid M. Haas übernimmt Medienpolitik und Verbandsarbeit bei RTL Television
17 December 1999
Nomination d’Alain Berwick aux fonctions de "Vice President Business Affairs IP" du groupe CLT-UFA
Ernennung von Alain Berwick zum "Vice-President Business Affairs IP"der CLT-UFA-Gruppe
Départ de Paul München à la retraite
3 December 1999
VERENIGING VERONICA has offered their 35% holding of Holland Media Group to CLT-UFA, which holds pre-emption rights
29 September 1999
CLT-UFA, Europe’s leading broadcasting group in Europe, and DAVRIC Productions, are pleased to announce a cooperation, which will see the welcome return of RADIO LUXEMBOURG, 208
24 September 1999
CLT-UFA acquires full control of radio businesses in France
LA CLT-UFA CONTROLE DESORMAIS 100% DE SON POLE RADIO FRANCAIS
17 September 1999
RECORD HALF YEAR RESULT FOR CLT-UFA
CLT-UFA: RESULTATS RECORD POUR LE PREMIER SEMESTRE 1999
CLT-UFA: Rekordergebnis für das erste Halbjahr 1999
7 September 1999
Rémy Sautter named Chairman of the Board of Channel 5
Rémy Sautter, Directeur général de la CLT-UFA , est nommé Président du Conseil d´Administration de la chaîne de télévision britannique Channel 5
26 August 1999
Catherine Briat-Holger joins CLT-UFA as corporate management adviser and spokes-person for Group businesses outside German-speaking regions
Catherine Briat-Holger rejoint la CLT-UFA au poste d’attachée auprès de la Direction Générale et de porte-parole pour les territoires non germanophones
Catherine Briat-Holger ist Vorstandsreferentin und Pressesprecherin für die nicht-deutschsprachigen Gebiete
4 August 1999
Jürgen Filla nouveau directeur de 104.6 RTL
Jürgen Filla neuer Geschäftsführer von 104.6 RTL
26 July 1999
CLT-UFA acquires 100% of Poland’s RTL7
CLT-UFA acquiert 100% de la chaîne polonaise RTL7
CLT-UFA übernimmt RTL7 (Polen) zu 100 Prozent
30 June 1999
Ingrid M. Haas appointed Vice President Press Relations for German-speaking territories of CLT-UFA
Ingrid M. Haas: Directeur des Relations de Presse pour les territoires germanophones
Ingrid M. Haas wird Pressechefin deutschsprachige Gebiete
20 May 1999
Revenues and income up sharply in 1998 / Value chain to be extended / Plans to increase investments in free-TV
Croissance substantielle du chiffre d'affaires et amélioration du résultat / Elargissement de sa chaîne de valeur ajoutée / Accroissement prévu de ses investissements en télévision commerciale
CLT-UFA verbessert 1998 ihr Ergebnis deutlich und erzielt kräftiges Umsatzwachstum / Wertschöpfungskette wird ausgebaut / Erhöhung der Investitionen in Free-TV Sender geplant
7 May 1999
Heinz Lehmann, Managing Director, leaves CLT-UFA International
Heinz Lehmann, Managing Director, quitte CLT-UFA International
Managing Director Heinz Lehmann verläßt CLT-UFA International
26 April 1999
UFA SPORTS erwirbt Anteile an Girondins de Bordeaux
22 April 1999
CLT-UFA announces final 1998 results / Substantial rise in turnover and improved result
CLT-UFA annonce son résultat 1998 / Croissance du chiffre d’affaires et forte réduction des pertes
CLT-UFA verbessert 1998 ihr Ergebnis und erzielt starkes Umsatzwachstum
16 April 1999
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz neuer Vorsitzender des Beirates von RTL
25 March 1999
CLT-UFA restructures TV activities / Reduces equity stake in Premiere to 5% / Expands operations in free TV, rights trading and production
La CLT-UFA restructure ses activités en télévision / Réduction de sa participation dans Premiere à 5 % / Expansion dans les secteurs de la télévision commerciale, de l’acquisition de droits audiovisuels et de la production
CLT-UFA ordnet Fernsehaktivitäten neu / Reduzierung der Premiere-Anteile auf 5 Prozent / Ausbau des Free-TVs, Rechtehandels und Produktionsgeschäfts
11 February 1999
CLT-UFA announces strong improvement in 1998 results / Continued growth in the Free-TV market
CLT-UFA: Deutliche Ergebnisverbesserung / Free-TV Sender wachsen stetig
1998
19 November 1998
Führungswechsel bei RTL RADIO - Die größten Oldies
13 November 1998
Ingrid M. Haas has been appointed to the position of Vice-President Media Policy & Media Development for German-language territories
Ingrid M. Haas wird Vice President Medienpolitik & Medienentwicklung deutschsprachige Gebiete
Nomination de Ingrid M. Haas au poste de "Vice-President Media Policy & Media Development" pour les territoires germanophones
2 November 1998
CLT-UFA lodges a formal complaint against the decision of the Bundeskartellamt in the Berlin Court of Appeal / CLT-UFA's aim remains the increase of capital investment in the broadcaster Premiere
CLT-UFA legt Beschwerde gegen Beschluß des Bundeskartellamts beim Berliner Kammergericht ein / Ziel bleibt mittelbare Erhöhung der Kapitalbeteiligung an Premiere
15 October 1998
New programming agreement between CLT-UFA and Buena Vista International Television / First class films guaranteed to RTL
Neues Programmabkommen zwischen CLT-UFA und Buena Vista International Television / Erstklassige Filme für RTL gesichert
5 October 1998
There is no legal justification for denying CLT-UFA the right to increase its interest in Premiere &emdash; CLT-UFA is considering an appeal &emdash; A further delay to the development of digital TV in Germany
Verbot der Anteilserhöhung von CLT-UFA an Premiere ist rechtlich unhaltbar / Klage wird erwogen / Ausbau des deutschen Digital TV-Marktes dadurch weiter verzögert
L'interdiction faite à CLT-UFA d'augmenter ses parts dans Premiere est juridiquement injustifiable / La CLT-UFA envisage de faire appel contre cette décision / Nouveau retard dans le développement du marché de la télévision numérique en Allemagne
18 September 1998
Upward trend at CLT-UFA: Turnover and profits in current business rise in the first half of 1998
CLT-UFA im Aufwärtstrend: Hohes Umsatzwachstum und starker Gewinnanstieg in den Kerngeschäften im ersten Halbjahr 1998
Croissance pour la CLT-UFA : Augmentation du chiffre d'affaires et de la rentabilité dans les activités traditionnelles, au cours du premier semestre 1998
8 September 1998
Anti Trust concerns of Federal Anti Trust Office ('Bundeskartellamt') are unjustified / Raise of CLT-UFA share in Premiere without effect on the competitors / Rolf Schmidt-Holtz petitions extension in high potential digital TV market within legally secure framework
Wettbewerbsrechtliche Bedenken des Bundeskartellamtes sind ungerechtfertigt / Erhöhung der Premiere-Anteile durch CLT-UFA hat keine Auswirkungen auf Wettbewerber / Rolf Schmidt-Holtz fordert 'rechtssicheren Ausbau des Zukunftsmarktes Digitalfernsehen'
4 August 1998
CLT-UFA baut Filmrechtegeschäft weiter aus: BMG Video geht zur CLT-UFA
31 July 1998
Matthias Wulff ist Pressesprecher von CLT-UFA
1 July 1998
CLT-UFA acquires from VNU an additional interest in Dutch commercial TV
CLT-UFA verstärkt sein Engagement auf dem niederländischen Fernsehmarkt und übernimmt Anteile von VNU
CLT-UFA acquiert de VNU une participation additionnelle dans la télévision privée néerlandaise
29 June 1998
CLT-UFA unterschreibt neuen Tarifvertrag
Nouvelle convention collective de travail à la CLT-UFA
19 May 1998
CLT-UFA is number one in Europe
CLT-UFA is Nummer Eins in Europe
CLT-UFA est numéro un en Europe
14 May 1998
Dominik Belloin: appointed Chief Financial Officer of CLT-UFA
Dominik Belloin ist neuer Vorstand Finanzen von CLT-UFA
Dominik Belloin : nouveau Directeur Financier de la CLT-UFA
1 April 1998
CLT-UFA startet in Österreich: 92.9 RTL Wien geht auf Sendung
Expansion vers l'Autriche: Avec 92.9 RTL Wien, CLT-UFA lance sa 22e station de radio
31 March 1998
Neuaufbruch bei RTL: Gerhard Zeiler wird neuer Geschäftsführer und Nachfolger von Helmut Thoma - 'Wunschkandidaten gewonnen'
20 March 1998
Dan Arendt nominated Executive Vice President General Affairs of CLT-UFA
Dan Arendt ist neuer Generalsekretär von CLT-UFA
Nomination du nouveau Secrétaire Général de CLT-UFA
5 March 1998
RTL-Informationsdirektor und Chefredakteur Hans Mahr verlängert seinen Vertrag für weitere fünf Jahre / Ab 1999 auch stellvertretender Geschaftsführer / 'Kontinuität beim Marktführer gewahrt'
4 March 1998
RTL Television übernimmt zu 100 % die Anteile an der IP Deutschland / IP bleibt eigen-ständig operierendes Vermarktungsunternehmen / Umzug nach Köln für das Jahr 2000 geplant
RTL Television reprend 100 % des parts d´IP Deutschland / IP demeure une filiale autonome / Déménagement à Cologne prévu pour l´an 2000
3 March 1998
GROUPE AB BECOMES MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER IN RTL9
Groupe AB übernimmt die Mehrheit bei RTL9
LE GROUPE AB PREND LA MAJORITE DE RTL9
27 February 1998
Green light from the European Commission for the acquisition of Havas Intermédiation by CLT-UFA
Grünes Licht der Europäischen Kommission hinsichtlich der Übernahme von Havas Intermédiation durch CLT-UFA
Feu vert de la Commission Européenne sur l'acquisition d'Havas Intermédiation par CLT-UFA
20 February 1998
Erklärung der CLT-UFA zur Veröffentlichung des „Spiegel“ „Das Wort Monopol meiden“ in der Ausgabe vom Samstag, 21.2.1998
Explication CLT-UFA relative à la publication d’un article du magazine Spiegel intitulé : „Das Wort Monopol meiden“ (Le terme monopole est à éviter) qui sera publié samedi 21. février 1998
Grosser Gewinn
Revenues and income up
Gros gain de capital
Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux and M6 Metropole TV take over the 20% stake of CLT-UFA in TPS (Digital TV Satellite Broadcasting venture)
Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux et M6 reprennent les 20% de CLT-UFA dans TPS
19 February 1998
CLT-UFA annonce une forte croissance de sa rentabilité dans ses métiers de base et des investissements importants dans de nouveaux projets
CLT-UFA: Starker Anstieg der Rentabilität in den Stammgeschäften und hohe Investitionen in neue TV-Projekte
CLT-UFA announces a sharp rise in profitability in core businesses and heavy investments in new projects
11 February 1998
Matthias Wulff ist kommissarischer Pressechef bei der CLT-UFA
23 January 1998
Bescheid der EU-Kommission
15 January 1998
CLT-UFA-Chef Schmidt-Holtz und RTL-Geschäftsführer Thoma einig
1997
29 November 1997
CLT-UFA und die KirchGruppe bestätigen den Eingang eines Schreibens der EU-Kommission
26 November 1997
CLT-UFA engagiert sich im Bereich Business TV Angebot ab Januar 1998 auf dem Markt
6 November 1997
CLT-UFA and the KirchGruppe are to fuse the Premiere TV channel, the DF1 programs an their other pay TV activities into a single group under a common management board
3 November 1997
Axel Duroux nommé Président Directeur Général de FUN RADIO
Monsieur Benoît SILLARD, Président Directeur Général de FUN RADIO, a remis sa démission au Conseil d'Administration de la société qui s'est tenu ce jour
2 October 1997
Acquisition of Havas Intermédiation
Acquisition d'Havas Intermédiation
Übernahme von Havas Intermédiation
1 October 1997
CLT-UFA et Frank Elstner fondent AVEC, une société de production et de développement commune
CLT-UFA und Frank Elstner gründen gemeinsame Produktions- und Entwicklungsfirma AVEC
10 September 1997
The Board of Directors approved the agreement signed with the KirchGroup this summer
Le Conseil d'Administration a approuvé l'accord signé cet été avec le groupe Kirch
Vereinbarung zwischen CLT-UFA und der KirchGruppe
10 July 1997
CLT-UFA: New Executive Vice President TV
CLT-UFA: Nouveau Directeur Télévision
CLT-UFA: Neuer Vorstand Fernsehen
9 July 1997
CLT-UFA led Consortium signs Concession for National Commercial TV License in Hungary
Le consortium dirigé par CLT-UFA a signé aujourd'hui la concession pour une licence de télévision nationale privée en Hongrie
Konsortium um CLT-UFA unterzeichnet die Konzession seiner nationalen Sendelizenz für Privatfernsehen in Ungarn
24 April 1997
CLT reports sustained growth and profitability in its last year as a stand-alone company, despite economic downturn and fierce competition
La CLT a maintenu au cours de l'exercice 1996 sa croissance et sa rentabilité dans un contexte économique difficile et concurrentiel
Die CLT erzielt Umsatzwachstum und stabile Profite in ihrem letzten Jahr vor der Zusammenführung mit der UFA - trotz starker Konkurrenz und allgemein schlechter Wirtschaftslage
9 April 1997
CLT-UFA dément l'information parue dans l'article du Figaro daté du 8 avril
19 March 1997
CLT-UFA announces estimated 1996 consolidated net profit
Le Groupe CLT-UFA annonce aujourd'hui son bénéfice net consolidé estimé pour l'année 1996
CLT-UFA veröffentlicht geschätzte Gewinnzahlen für 1996
14 January 1997
CLT-UFA - Largest European Entertainment Enterprise Officially Introduced
CLT-UFA - Présentation du Premier Groupe Européen de Radio et de Télévision
CLT-UFA - Europas größtes Entertainment-Unternehmen offiziell vorgestellt
1996
6 December 1996
The Board of Directors of CLT met in Paris
Le Conseil d'Administration de la CLT s'est réuni à Paris
Der Verwaltungsrat der CLT ist gestern in Paris zusammengetreten
5 December 1996
MCA Inc. devient actionnaire à hauteur de 50% de RTL 7
MCA Inc. beteiligt sich zu 50% an RTL 7
7 November 1996
RTL 7, a new polish language TV channel, will start broadcasting on December 7, 1996
4 October 1996
CLT welcomes the Munich court injunction consolidating Premiere 's role as the leading pay-TV station in Germany
26 September 1996
The Board of Directors of CLT S.A. met at CLT Group headquarters in Luxembourg
Le Conseil d'Administration de la CLT S.A., s'est réuni au siège du Groupe à Luxembourg
Am 25. September ist der Verwaltungsrat der CLT S.A. an ihrem Gesellschaftssitz in Luxemburg zusammengetreten
20 September 1996
CLT sets up European works council
Création d'un Comité d'Entreprise Européen auprès de la CLT
Schaffung eines Europäischen Betriebsrats bei der CLT
18 September 1996
CLT management defines strategic priorities in free and pay-TV
La Direction de la CLT définit les grands axes de sa stratégie dans les domaines de la télévision gratuite et payante
CLT Management stellt Weichen für Strategie im Free TV und Pay TV
8 July 1996
Audiofina S.A. and Bertelsmann AG sign CLT-UFA agreement creating Europe's largest audiovisual group and offering a guarantee of independence in the face of international competition
Audiofina S.A. et Bertelsmann AG signent l'accord CLT - UFA
3 July 1996
The CLT Board of Directors met in Luxembourg on July 3, 1996
Le 3 juillet 1996, le Conseil d'Administration de la CLT s'est réuni à Luxembourg
Am 3. Juli 1996 trat der Verwaltungsrat der CLT in Luxemburg zusammen
21 May 1996
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
ASSEMBLEE GENERALE ANNUELLE DE LA CLT
GESELLSCHAFTERVERSAMMLUNG DER CLT
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