RTL Group SA
L-1543 Kirchberg, Luxembourg Phone: +352-24--86-1
Fax: +352-24-86-2760
http://www.rtlgroup.com
Overview
Whether you call it fernsehen, télévision, or television, RTL Group is probably involved. Europe's largest TV company, RTL controls or has stakes in more than 40 channels in a dozen countries, including Five in the UK, M6 (49%-owned) in France, and its flagship RTL Television in Germany. The company is also a major producer of TV content through UK-based FremantleMedia, known for such programs as American Idol (and local versions in more than 50 countries), The Unteachables, and The X Factor. RTL also has an interest in more than 30 radio stations throughout Europe. Media conglomerate Bertelsmann owns about 90% of the company.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for RTL Group SA
| Company Type | Public (Exchange: Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Sales (mil.) | £136.5 |
| Employees | 540 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for RTL Group SA
| Chairman | Siegfried Luther (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Gerhard Zeiler Connect to this executive |
| CFO and Head of the Corporate Centre | Elmar Heggen Connect to this executive |
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of RTL Group SA
- Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited
- FremantleMedia Ltd.
- RTL Television GmbH
- teamWorx Television & Film GmbH
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