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WIGE MEDIA AG / Key word(s): Contract
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WIGE MEDIA AG to broadcast Formula 1 for RTL for two more years
National TV signal broadcast for RTL since 1992
Agreement includes additional two-year extension option
Cologne, 10 November 2011: WIGE MEDIA AG (ISIN: DE000A1EMG56/SCN: A1EMG5)
will be responsible for broadcasting the national TV signal for Formula 1
on behalf of RTL for two more years. The agreement also includes an
extension option for two further years.
WIGE MEDIA AG has been generating the national TV signal for Formula 1 for
RTL since 1992. WIGE provides an optimised and reliable production
environment for RTL broadcasts around the world and is also responsible for
all items related to Grand Prix racing. The extended contract covers the
broadcast of all Formula 1 races in the next two years.
'We are delighted that we have been able to continue the contractual
relationship with our partner RTL that has been in place for 19 years. We
see this as a clear vote of confidence in our expertise, our employees and
the innovative technology we use for RTL worldwide. Together with RTL, we
will continue to offer our viewers a high-quality product in the coming
years as well,' commented Stefan Eishold, CEO of WIGE MEDIA AG.
The Executive Board
Contact:
Company contact information:
WIGE MEDIA AG
Am Coloneum 2
50829 Cologne
www.wige.de
Tel: +49 [0] 221_7 88 77_ 140
Fax: +49 [0] 221_7 88 77_ 189
info@wige.de
Investor relations contact information:
GFEI AG
Am Hauptbahnhof 6
60329 Frankfurt/Main
Tel : +49 [0] 69_74 30 37_00
Fax: +49 [0] 69_74 30 37_22
wige-media@gfei.de
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Language: English
Company: WIGE MEDIA AG
Am Coloneum 2
50829 Köln
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)221 7 88 77 0
Fax: +49 (0)221 7 88 77 199
E-mail: info@wige.de
Internet: www.wige.de
ISIN: DE000A1EMG56
WKN: A1EMG5
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart
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