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John de Mol

Dutch media mogul withdraws demand for investigation Telegraaf Media Groep takeover war

Jun 12 '17 10:57
Business

John de Mol's company Talpa withdrew its request for an investigation into the policy and business of the Telegraaf Media Group (TMG), the company announced on Saturday.Talpa wanted to investigate why its bid to take over TMG was rejected, despite being higher than a bid by rival Mediahuis, RTL Nieuws report.

The Dutch media mogul's company also said that it would announce what will happen with its bid for TMG in the near future. De Mol himself previously stated that Talpa will go through with the bid. 

Top execs suspended at Telegraaf Media Group as buyout fight continues

Mar 6 '17 15:35
Business

The battle for taking over the Telegraaf Media Group escalated on Sunday. Commissioners on the TMG supervisory board suspended the group's CEO Geert-Jan van der Snoek and CFO Leo Epskamp with immediate effect due to a breach of trust, they announced in a statement on Sunday evening, the Volkskrant reports.

The commissioners also announced a final agreement with a new, slightly higher bid made by Flemish Mediahuis and VP - the investment company of the Van Puijenbroek family. 

John de Mol

Media mogul John de Mol bids to buy Dutch newspaper Telegraaf parent TMG

Jan 23 '17 10:41
Business

Dutch media mogul John de Mol's company Talpa made a bid for acquiring media group TMG, the parent company of Dutch newspapers De Telegraaf and Metro, among others. The offer price is 5.90 euros per share, Talpa announced on Monday, ANP reports. 

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