RTL Group Company profile
About RTL Group S.A.
RTL Group SA is a Luxembourg-based media group engaged in the operation of television and radio broadcasting services, television content production and distribution. It is structured into six segments, including Media Group RTL Germany, Groupe MSix, FremantleMedia, RTL Netherlands, RTL Belgium and French Radio. It owns television channels and radio stations in Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Hungary and Croatia. Through its operating subsidiaries and radio stations the RTL Group SA is involved in television content production, television and radio broadcasting in formats such as talent and game shows, drama and daily soap operas, sport and news, among others. It it invests in Canadian company BroadbandTV, and holds a majority stake. It also operates through United Screens and the Website Girls.fr FremantleMedia holds 75% majority stake in 495 Productions.
Financial summary
BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 December 2021, RTL Group S.A. revenues increased 10% to EUR6.64B. Net income increased from EUR492M to EUR1.3B. Revenues reflect an increase in demand for the Company's products and services due to favorable market conditions. Net income benefited from G/L on Sale & Acqui. of Subsidiaries increase from EUR172M to EUR949M (income), Intellectual property expense decrease of 39% to EUR342M (expense).