This move will make the combination of entities one of the leading kids and family entertainment and content companies in Europe. The completion of the transaction is still subject to to several suspensive conditions including the approval by the German Federal Cartel Office.
The new constellation will enable m4e to continue investing in new content and its worldwide exploitation. It brings together two perfect strategic partners who will strengthen their local and international distribution power, guarding each other against a growing international competition.
"We are very happy about the agreement with Studio 100 and we are fully convinced that this is the right move for the future strategic orientation of m4e. The international markets are in a huge upheaval and consolidation phase on every level, taking into account the ongoing digitalization amongst others. Personally, I find the new constellation extremely motivating and exciting and I am looking very much forward to working with Studio 100", said Hans Ulrich Stoef, who will continue to act as CEO of m4e AG, keeping the company on its international growth track. "Together we are planning a strategic cooperation in the area of kids and family entertainment."
Hans Bourlon, CEO of Studio 100, comments: "We are very excited about taking the next step to our internationalization. The synergies that are created by this acquisition will pay off in the years ahead."
Höhenkirchen/Munich, 25 January 2017 m4e AG - Executive Board
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Hans Bourlon, CEO of Studio 100 N.V., Hans Ulrich Stoef, CEO of m4e AG, Koen Peeters, CFO of Studio 100
(from left to right)
About m4e AG:The m4e Group, founded in 2003, is an international brand management and media company focussing on children's and family entertainment content. m4e AG is a leader in creation, production, distribution and marketing of animated and live action programming. Its library of more than 2,300 episodes features some of the most recognizable brands such as "Lizzie McGuire", "Mia and me®", "Tip the Mouse", "Wissper", "Miffy", "Rainbow Fish" and "Conni".
The m4e Group includes Tex‐ass Textilvertriebs GmbH, Telescreen B.V., m4e Television GmbH, the joint venture companies Hahn & m4e Productions GmbH and YEP! TV Betriebs GmbH & Co.KG, as well as m4e Licensing & Merchandising, a full service agency/division that represents international entertainment brands such as "Beyblade", "Yo‐kai Watch" or "Super Wings".
Since July 2007, m4e AG is listed on the Entry Standard at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0MSEQ3).
m4e Group - key facts:
The full value‐added chain from one source
Library of nearly 2,300 episodes of best children and family program
Award‐winning shows in over 150 territories worldwide
New shows in development/production: "Mia and me®" (season 3 & 4, feature film), "Me, Mum & Mystery" and many more
Studio 100, one of the leading companies in kids and family entertainment worldwide, was founded in 1996 by Gert Verhulst and Hans Bourlon. Headquartered in Schelle, Belgium, the company also has branches in The Netherlands and Germany as well as animation studios in France and Australia. The famous Studio 100 characters appear in movies, theater, music, digital platforms, books, merchandising, live action and animation. Studio 100 also has six theme parks in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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