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RTL Group and Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (thru its subsidiaries) sign Joint Venture Agreement for Television joint venture in India

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RTL Group (“RTL”), the leading European Entertainment Network which is part of Bertelsmann AG, and Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (“RBNL”), one of India’s youngest media conglomerates (through its subsidiaries), announced the signing of the Joint Venture Agreement to launch thematic television channels in India through an equally owned, joint venture company. The joint venture company will



e a limited liability Company, incorporated in India. RTL Group and RBNL (through its subsidiaries) will act as shareholders with an equal 50% equity interest in the joint venture. The initial scope of the investment will include two English-speaking thematic TV channels; a reality channel with international content, mainly from RTL Group’s production arm FremantleMedia, and a channel primarily targeting male viewers with action-oriented content. This joint venture marks RTL Group’s entry into the burgeoning Asian television market and Reliance Broadcast Network’s second international joint venture, following suit to its joint venture with CBS Studios International. The joint venture channels focusing on the reality and action genres, will address a clear void in international entertainment programming that currently exists in India. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tarun Katial, CEO, RBNL said, “This joint venture brings the Europe’s leaders into India and Reliance Broadcast Network is proud to be at the core of creating a revolution in the Indian English entertainment space. We are committed to offering audiences unprecedented international television content, and RTL Group’s, extensive library and lineage compliment the partnership perfectly. The synergies, values and visions that both Companies share, will allow this joint venture to offer value to audiences and marketers alike.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Andreas Rudas, Executive Vice President Regional Operations & Business Development Central and Eastern Europe of RTL Group, said, “RTL Group believes strongly in the Indian market – a market with a young population which loves TV and impressive potential fo




ons that both Companies share, will allow this joint venture to offer value to audiences and marketers alike.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Andreas Rudas, Executive Vice President Regional Operations & Business Development Central and Eastern Europe of RTL Group, said, “RTL Group believes strongly in the Indian market – a market with a young population which loves TV and impressive potential for further growth. We are thrilled to have such a strong local partner as Reliance Broadcast Network for our first broadcasting venture in Asia.”






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