Media Outlet Markiza Slovakia Date of first publication 14/11/2023 Date of Latest Change 15/12/2023
5. Requirements on Owners’ Identity
The identity of owners shall be disclosed: including direct owners, indirect or beneficial owners, shareholders, indirect or beneficial shareholders. Information on any type of influence and/or conflict of interest should be provided and monitored internally. The information shall be updated on an annual basis and easy to access, preferably online. If the Outlet has no website, the information should be published or communicated clearly in all its publications or transmissions.
5.1. Names of Owners and Board Members
The names of direct, indirect, controlling or beneficial owners shall be disclosed. If any of these is also the beneficial owner of another company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sectors in which these other companies are operating shall also be indicated. The names of the members of supervisory structures, like the board, shall also be disclosed. If any of these persons is an active member of a political party or movement, holder of an elected office, or a candidate to a political election, the name of that party or movement shall be clearly stated.
What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?
According to the extract from the Commercial Register, the sole shareholder of the Public Sector Partner is CME Slovak Holdings B.V., with registered office at Strawinskylaan 933, 1077XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, registration number in the relevant register: 34274606 ("CME Slovak Holdings B.V.").
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Detail/14086
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Detail/14086
Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?
YesWhat is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?
Ownership structure and end user benefits: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Detail/14086
Source: https://www.markiza.sk/manazment-televizie/clanok/457161-kontakty
Source: https://www.markiza.sk/manazment-televizie/clanok/457161-kontakty
What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?
Ing. Miloš Nitran
Mgr. Peter Gažík
Mag. Matthias Settele
Mgr. Peter Gažík
Mag. Matthias Settele
Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?
YesWhat is the URL of the page that contains the names of the people in the previous question?
https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Dokument/189735
Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?
YesState here the names and main activities of those companies.
CME MEDIA ENTERPRISES owns entities in the following countries:
BULGARIA
The group includes six television channels (bTV, bTV Action, bTV Cinema, bTV Comedy, bTV Lady, and RING), five radio stations (bTV Radio, N-Joy, Jazz FM, Classic FM, and Z-Rock), digital platforms (bTV.bg, bTVPlus.bg, btvnovinite.bg, btvsport.bg, businessnovinite.bg, VOYO.BG, LadyZone.bg, Zodia.bg, and Dalivali.bg), and a movie distribution brand (bTV Studios).
CROATIA
RTL Croatia is the largest media company in Croatia, operating three free-to-air channels (RTL, RTL2, RTL Kockica), four niche cable channels (RTL Adria, RTL Crime, RTL Passion, and RTL Living), and a satellite channel for Croats living abroad (RTL Croatia World). Additionally, CME’s flagship online platform Voyo provides high-quality local video on demand subscription content that is increasingly demanded by users. It also operates four web portals (Net.hr, RTL.hr, Danas.hr, and Žena.hr).
CZECH REPUBLIC
Nova Group consists of eleven channels (TV Nova, Nova Cinema, Nova Fun, Nova Gold, Nova International, Nova Action, Nova Sport 1, Nova Sport 2, Nova Sport 3, Nova Sport 4, and Nova Lady), and it’s the largest commercial television station in the country. TV Nova has been a pioneer in the online space, from its tn.cz website, to offering HbbTV services, to CME’s flagship video on demand platform Voyo.
ROMANIA & MOLDOVA
For over 25 years, PRO TV has been the leading local media company owning several TV channels in Romania (PRO TV, Acasă, PRO Arena, Acasă Gold, PRO Cinema, and PRO TV Internațional) as well as one in Moldova (PRO TV Chișinău) operated through its sister company, Pro Digital.
SLOVENIA
PRO PLUS is Slovenia’s leading television production and broadcasting company, operating two TV channels (POP TV and Kanal A) with the largest audience shares in the country as well as several thematic TV channels (BRIO, KINO, OTO, and ASTRA) and an online presence (24ur.com).
POP TV has been Slovenia’s most popular TV channel for over two decades, broadcasting 24 hours a day and providing nationwide coverage.
Link: https://www.cme.net/countries
BULGARIA
The group includes six television channels (bTV, bTV Action, bTV Cinema, bTV Comedy, bTV Lady, and RING), five radio stations (bTV Radio, N-Joy, Jazz FM, Classic FM, and Z-Rock), digital platforms (bTV.bg, bTVPlus.bg, btvnovinite.bg, btvsport.bg, businessnovinite.bg, VOYO.BG, LadyZone.bg, Zodia.bg, and Dalivali.bg), and a movie distribution brand (bTV Studios).
CROATIA
RTL Croatia is the largest media company in Croatia, operating three free-to-air channels (RTL, RTL2, RTL Kockica), four niche cable channels (RTL Adria, RTL Crime, RTL Passion, and RTL Living), and a satellite channel for Croats living abroad (RTL Croatia World). Additionally, CME’s flagship online platform Voyo provides high-quality local video on demand subscription content that is increasingly demanded by users. It also operates four web portals (Net.hr, RTL.hr, Danas.hr, and Žena.hr).
CZECH REPUBLIC
Nova Group consists of eleven channels (TV Nova, Nova Cinema, Nova Fun, Nova Gold, Nova International, Nova Action, Nova Sport 1, Nova Sport 2, Nova Sport 3, Nova Sport 4, and Nova Lady), and it’s the largest commercial television station in the country. TV Nova has been a pioneer in the online space, from its tn.cz website, to offering HbbTV services, to CME’s flagship video on demand platform Voyo.
ROMANIA & MOLDOVA
For over 25 years, PRO TV has been the leading local media company owning several TV channels in Romania (PRO TV, Acasă, PRO Arena, Acasă Gold, PRO Cinema, and PRO TV Internațional) as well as one in Moldova (PRO TV Chișinău) operated through its sister company, Pro Digital.
SLOVENIA
PRO PLUS is Slovenia’s leading television production and broadcasting company, operating two TV channels (POP TV and Kanal A) with the largest audience shares in the country as well as several thematic TV channels (BRIO, KINO, OTO, and ASTRA) and an online presence (24ur.com).
POP TV has been Slovenia’s most popular TV channel for over two decades, broadcasting 24 hours a day and providing nationwide coverage.
Link: https://www.cme.net/countries
What are the business sectors for the companies listed in the previous question?
- Media websites
- TV broadcasting
- Video on demand platform
- Radio stations
- Movie distribution brand
- TV broadcasting
- Video on demand platform
- Radio stations
- Movie distribution brand
Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?
No5.2. Contact Details of Direct and Indirect Owners
The contact details of direct and indirect owners shall be disclosed, preferably online, along with the contact details of the members of the board of directors.
What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?
CME MEDIA ENTERPRISES BV
Strawinskylaan 933
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
TEL.: +31 20 881 3120
E-MAIL: CMEBV@cme.net
Link: www.cme.net/contacts
Strawinskylaan 933
1077 XX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
TEL.: +31 20 881 3120
E-MAIL: CMEBV@cme.net
Link: www.cme.net/contacts
Is the contact information in the previous question available online?
YesWhat is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?
https://www.cme.net/contacts
What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?
Contact page on Markiza.sk:
www.markiza.sk/manazment-televizie/clanok/457161-kontakty
www.markiza.sk/manazment-televizie/clanok/457161-kontakty
Is the contact information in the previous question available online?
YesWhat is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?
www.markiza.sk/manazment-televizie/clanok/457161-kontakty
5.3. Names of Shareholders
The names of direct and beneficial majority or controlling shareholders shall be disclosed. If the shareholder is a company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sector in which this company is operating shall also be indicated.
What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)
According to the relevant documents reviewed by the Authorised Person (in particular the notarial certificate based on, inter alia, the extract from the Commercial Register and the list of PPF shareholders Group N.V.), the shareholders of PPF Group N.V. are:
(i) Ms. Renata Kellner, who owns the shares to which is attached the interest in the share capital of share capital of 50.777% (and voting and profit rights of 52.594%),
(ii) Mr. Petr Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8,463 % (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %),
(iii) Ms. Anna Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749%),
(iv) Ms. Lara Kodl Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749 %),
(v) Ms Marie Isabella Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8,463 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %)
(vi) PPF Holdings B.V., with registered office at Strawinskylaan 933, 1077XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, registration number in the relevant register: 34186294 ("PPF Holdings B.V."), which owns shares carrying a shareholding of 11,031 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 11.404%),
(vii) Flowervale S.á.r.l., a company with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186378 ('Flowervale S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(viii) Redimco S.á.r.l., with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186197 ('Redimco S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(ix) PPF Group N.V., which holds treasury shares carrying an interest in the share capital of share capital of 3.27% (and no voting and profit rights).
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Dokument/189735
(i) Ms. Renata Kellner, who owns the shares to which is attached the interest in the share capital of share capital of 50.777% (and voting and profit rights of 52.594%),
(ii) Mr. Petr Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8,463 % (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %),
(iii) Ms. Anna Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749%),
(iv) Ms. Lara Kodl Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749 %),
(v) Ms Marie Isabella Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8,463 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %)
(vi) PPF Holdings B.V., with registered office at Strawinskylaan 933, 1077XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, registration number in the relevant register: 34186294 ("PPF Holdings B.V."), which owns shares carrying a shareholding of 11,031 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 11.404%),
(vii) Flowervale S.á.r.l., a company with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186378 ('Flowervale S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(viii) Redimco S.á.r.l., with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186197 ('Redimco S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(ix) PPF Group N.V., which holds treasury shares carrying an interest in the share capital of share capital of 3.27% (and no voting and profit rights).
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Dokument/189735
5.4. Percentage of Shareholdings
The percentage of the controlling shareholdings should be disclosed, regardless of the percentage.
List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.
According to the relevant documents reviewed by the Authorised Person (in particular the notarial certificate based on, inter alia, the extract from the Commercial Register and the list of PPF shareholders Group N.V.), the shareholders of PPF Group N.V. are:
(i) Ms. Renata Kellner, who owns the shares to which is attached the interest in the share capital of share capital of 50.777% (and voting and profit rights of 52.594%),
(ii) Mr. Petr Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8,463 % (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %),
(iii) Ms. Anna Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749%),
(iv) Ms. Lara Kodl Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749 %),
(v) Ms Marie Isabella Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8,463 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %)
(vi) PPF Holdings B.V., with registered office at Strawinskylaan 933, 1077XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, registration number in the relevant register: 34186294 ("PPF Holdings B.V."), which owns shares carrying a shareholding of 11,031 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 11.404%),
(vii) Flowervale S.á.r.l., a company with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186378 ('Flowervale S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(viii) Redimco S.á.r.l., with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186197 ('Redimco S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(ix) PPF Group N.V., which holds treasury shares carrying an interest in the share capital of share capital of 3.27% (and no voting and profit rights).
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Dokument/189735
(i) Ms. Renata Kellner, who owns the shares to which is attached the interest in the share capital of share capital of 50.777% (and voting and profit rights of 52.594%),
(ii) Mr. Petr Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8,463 % (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %),
(iii) Ms. Anna Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in the share capital of 8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749%),
(iv) Ms. Lara Kodl Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8.463% of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8.749 %),
(v) Ms Marie Isabella Kellner, who holds shares carrying an interest in
8,463 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 8,749 %)
(vi) PPF Holdings B.V., with registered office at Strawinskylaan 933, 1077XX Amsterdam, The Netherlands, registration number in the relevant register: 34186294 ("PPF Holdings B.V."), which owns shares carrying a shareholding of 11,031 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 11.404%),
(vii) Flowervale S.á.r.l., a company with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186378 ('Flowervale S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(viii) Redimco S.á.r.l., with registered office at 1 Rue Jean Piret, L-2350 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registration number in the relevant register: B186197 ('Redimco S.á.r.l.'), which owns the shares attached to the share capital of 0,535 % of the share capital (and voting and profit rights of 0,553 %),
(ix) PPF Group N.V., which holds treasury shares carrying an interest in the share capital of share capital of 3.27% (and no voting and profit rights).
Link: https://rpvs.gov.sk/rpvs/Partner/Partner/Dokument/189735
5.5. Exception for Member-owned Media Outlets
The names and contact information for all owners is not required to be disclosed, but it is required for the leadership, e. g. the Board of Directors according to clauses 5.1 and 5.2.