Company DescriptionRTL Group S.A., an entertainment company, operates television (TV) channels and radio stations, and provides streaming services in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. The RTL Deutschland segment operates RTL, Vox, Super RTL, Toggo Plus, NTV, Nitro, Vox Up, and RTL Up free-to-air channels; RTL Crime, RTL Passion, RTL Living, GEO Television, and Now! thematic pay channels; and RTL Zwei, an equity participation in the free-to-air channel. This segment also offers streaming service RTL+; engages in content activities, such as the production companies RTL Studios and RTL News; and provision of RTL Radio Deutschland and ad-tech business, Smartclip. The Groupe M6 segment operates television channels; radio stations; and digital services, including mobile applications and IPTV services. The Fremantle segment is involved in the content production comprising of distribution and licensing business. The RTL Nederland segment operates RTL 4, RTL 5, RTL 7, RTL 8, RTL Z, RTL Lounge, RTL Crime, and RTL Telekids TV channels; and Videoland, a pay streaming service, as well as offers RTL XL, a catch-up TV service in the Netherlands. The Other segment operates RTL play, a streaming service; RTL-TVI; RTL Klub; Club RTL; RTL Most, a streaming platform; RTL Televizija; RTL 2; RTL Kockica children's channels; RTL Luxembourg; RTL Radio Letzebuerg; and RTL Tele Letzebuerg, a general interest TV channel. The company was founded in 1924 and is based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. RTL Group S.A. is a subsidiary of Bertelsmann Capital Holding GmbH.
How the Company Makes MoneyRTL Group generates revenue through several key streams: advertising sales, content production, and distribution fees, as well as digital activities. A significant portion of its income comes from selling advertising space on its television channels and radio stations. Additionally, RTL Group produces a wide range of original content, which it sells to broadcasters and digital platforms globally, further contributing to its revenue. The company's digital operations, which include online video streaming and video-on-demand services, are increasingly important, as they attract advertisement revenue and subscription fees. Strategic partnerships, such as those with other media companies and digital platforms, enhance RTL Group's market reach and content distribution capabilities, supporting its overall earnings.